Shloka 7
Ambikā-vana Śiva-pūjā; Nanda Saved from the Serpent; Śaṅkhacūḍa Slain
तस्य चाक्रन्दितं श्रुत्वा गोपाला: सहसोत्थिता: । ग्रस्तं च दृष्ट्वा विभ्रान्ता: सर्पं विव्यधुरुल्मुकै: ॥ ७ ॥
tasya cākranditaṁ śrutvā gopālāḥ sahasotthitāḥ grastaṁ ca dṛṣṭvā vibhrāntāḥ sarpaṁ vivyadhur ulmukaiḥ
Mendengar jeritan Nanda, para gopa segera bangun. Melihat beliau sedang ditelan, mereka menjadi cemas lalu memukul ular itu dengan obor yang menyala-nyala.
FAQs
This verse shows the Vraja cowherds immediately rising together and acting to protect their loved one, illustrating swift, collective, duty-filled response when harm threatens a devotee community.
In panic and urgency upon seeing Nanda seized, they used the quickest available means—burning torches/firebrands—to drive the serpent away and save him.
When crisis arises, respond promptly, support your community, and take practical steps to protect others—while keeping faith that the Lord ultimately safeguards His devotees.