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
Mengetahui rancangan itu, Vaidarbhī yang bermata gelap menjadi sangat dukacita. Setelah menimbang keadaan, dia segera mengutus seorang brāhmaṇa yang dipercayai kepada Kṛṣṇa.
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.