Shloka 14
Kṛṣṇa Teases Rukmiṇī; Her Devotional Reply and the Lord’s Assurance
निष्किञ्चना वयं शश्वन्निष्किञ्चनजनप्रिया: । तस्मात् प्रायेण न ह्याढ्या मां भजन्ति सुमध्यमे ॥ १४ ॥
niṣkiñcanā vayaṁ śaśvan niṣkiñcana-jana-priyāḥ tasmā tprāyeṇa na hy āḍhyā māṁ bhajanti su-madhyame
ഓ സുമധ്യമേ, ഞങ്ങൾ എപ്പോഴും നിഷ്കിഞ്ചനരാണ്; നിഷ്കിഞ്ചനജനങ്ങൾക്ക് പ്രിയരുമാണ്. അതുകൊണ്ട് ധനവാന്മാർ സാധാരണയായി എന്നെ ഭജിക്കാറില്ല.
Like the Lord, His devotees are uninterested in material sense gratification, being awakened to the superior pleasure of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Those who are intoxicated by material wealth cannot appreciate the supreme wealth of the kingdom of God.
FAQs
In this verse, Kṛṣṇa explains that pure devotion is most natural for the niṣkiñcana—those free from possessiveness—while excessive wealth often strengthens attachment and pride, making wholehearted worship difficult.
Kṛṣṇa is responding to Rukmiṇī in an intimate exchange, emphasizing that His special affection is for the detached devotee and teaching her the inner principle of bhakti: surrender without dependence on material security.
Practice using possessions as tools for dharma and service, reduce ego-based dependence on wealth, cultivate simplicity, and keep devotion central—so attachment decreases even if responsibilities and resources remain.