Shloka 33
Kṛṣṇa Enters Mathurā: City Splendor, Devotees’ Reception, and the Washerman’s Fate
देह्यावयो: समुचितान्यङ्ग वासांसि चार्हतो: । भविष्यति परं श्रेयो दातुस्ते नात्र संशय: ॥ ३३ ॥
dehy āvayoḥ samucitāny aṅga vāsāṁsi cārhatoḥ bhaviṣyati paraṁ śreyo dātus te nātra saṁśayaḥ
ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണൻ പറഞ്ഞു—സുഹൃത്തേ! ഞങ്ങൾ ഇരുവരും അർഹരാണ്; ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് യോജിച്ച വസ്ത്രങ്ങൾ തരിക. ഈ ദാനം ചെയ്താൽ നിനക്ക് പരമ ശ്രേയസ് ലഭിക്കും—ഇതിൽ സംശയമില്ല।
FAQs
This verse states that giving appropriately to worthy recipients brings the giver the highest auspicious benefit (param śreyaḥ), with no doubt.
As Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were entering Mathurā, They requested suitable clothing for the upcoming festivities; the episode highlights how one’s response to the Lord’s request reveals devotion or offense.
Offer resources—time, money, skills—appropriately and respectfully in service to God and His devotees; the Bhagavatam emphasizes that sincere giving purifies the giver and brings lasting welfare.