Shloka 39
Garga Muni Names Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; the Butter-Thief Pastimes; Yaśodā Sees the Universe in Kṛṣṇa’s Mouth
सा तत्र ददृशे विश्वं जगत्स्थास्नु च खं दिश: । साद्रिद्वीपाब्धिभूगोलं सवाय्वग्नीन्दुतारकम् ॥ ३७ ॥ ज्योतिश्चक्रं जलं तेजो नभस्वान्वियदेव च । वैकारिकाणीन्द्रियाणि मनो मात्रा गुणास्त्रय: ॥ ३८ ॥ एतद् विचित्रं सहजीवकाल- स्वभावकर्माशयलिङ्गभेदम् । सूनोस्तनौ वीक्ष्य विदारितास्ये व्रजं सहात्मानमवाप शङ्काम्? ॥ ३९ ॥
sā tatra dadṛśe viśvaṁ jagat sthāsnu ca khaṁ diśaḥ sādri-dvīpābdhi-bhūgolaṁ sa-vāyv-agnīndu-tārakam
ജീവികളുടെ കാലം, സ്വഭാവം, കർമ്മഫലം, വാസനകൾ, ദേഹഭേദങ്ങൾ— ഇതെല്ലാം അത്ഭുതമായി; വ്രജധാമത്തോടൊപ്പം തനെയും മകന്റെ തുറന്ന വായിൽ കണ്ട യശോദയ്ക്ക് മകന്റെ യഥാർത്ഥ സ്വഭാവത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് സംശയവും ഭയവും ഉണ്ടായി.
All the cosmic manifestations that exist on the gross and subtle elements, as well as the means of their agitation, the three guṇas, the living entity, creation, maintenance, annihilation and everything going on in the external energy of the Lord — all this comes from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda. Everything is within the control of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā (9.10) . Mayādhyakṣeṇa prakṛtiḥ sūyate sa-carācaram: everything in the material nature ( prakṛti ) works under His control. Because all these manifestations come from Govinda, they could all be visible within the mouth of Govinda. Quite astonished, mother Yaśodā was afraid because of intense maternal affection. She could not believe that within the mouth of her son such things could appear. Yet she saw them, and therefore she was struck with fear and wonder.
FAQs
In Canto 10, Chapter 8, Yaśodā looks into Kṛṣṇa’s opened mouth and beholds the entire cosmos—elements, luminaries, senses, mind, the three guṇas, living beings, time, and karma—revealing His supreme nature even in a childlike pastime.
Because the vision contradicted ordinary maternal perception: she saw the whole cosmic order within her own child’s body, which made her and the residents of Vraja wonder whether this boy was truly human or the Supreme Lord Himself.
It teaches that the Divine can be present within the most ordinary moments; cultivating devotion and humility helps one see beyond appearances and recognize a higher reality operating within everyday life.