Shloka 26
Mucukunda’s Departure; Jarāsandha’s Pursuit; Prelude to Rukmiṇī’s Abduction
Rukmiṇī’s Message Begins
तदवेत्यासितापाङ्गी वैदर्भी दुर्मना भृशम् । विचिन्त्याप्तं द्विजं कञ्चित् कृष्णाय प्राहिणोद्द्रुतम् ॥ २६ ॥
tad avetyāsitāpāṅgī vaidarbhī durmanā bhṛśam vicintyāptaṁ dvijaṁ kañcit kṛṣṇāya prāhiṇod drutam
ഈ പദ്ധതി അറിഞ്ഞ കറുത്ത കണ്ണുകളുള്ള വൈദർഭി രുക്മിണി അത്യന്തം വിഷണ്ണയായി. സ്ഥിതി ആലോചിച്ച് അവൾ വിശ്വസ്തനായ ഒരു ബ്രാഹ്മണനെ വേഗത്തിൽ കൃഷ്ണനോടു അയച്ചു।
FAQs
In 10.52.26, Rukmiṇī, distressed after understanding her situation, sends a trustworthy brāhmaṇa swiftly to Kṛṣṇa—showing decisive surrender and faith in Krishna’s protection.
Rukmiṇī needed a reliable, respected envoy who could safely reach Kṛṣṇa and convey her confidential appeal; a brāhmaṇa was traditionally trusted as an honorable messenger.
When facing anxiety or pressure, act with clarity: reflect, choose a trustworthy channel, and turn to God with sincere intention—practical surrender paired with timely action.