Shloka 22
The Greatness of Puruṣottama
Goloka-tattva and Rādhā–Kṛṣṇa Upāsanā
सा स्वयं शिवरूपाभूत्कौतुकेन वरानने । तदृष्ट्वा सहसाश्चर्यं कृष्णो योगेश्वरेश्वरः ॥ २२ ॥
sā svayaṃ śivarūpābhūtkautukena varānane | tadṛṣṭvā sahasāścaryaṃ kṛṣṇo yogeśvareśvaraḥ || 22 ||
ହେ ବରାନନେ! ସେ କୌତୁକବଶେ ନିଜେ ଶିବରୂପ ଧାରଣ କଲେ। ତାହା ଦେଖି ଯୋଗେଶ୍ୱରେଶ୍ୱର କୃଷ୍ଣ ହଠାତ୍ ଆଶ୍ଚର୍ୟଚକିତ ହେଲେ।
Narada (narrating within the Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: hasya
FAQs
It highlights divine līlā and the non-contradiction of the sacred (Hari-Hara harmony): a transformation into Śiva’s form evokes wonder even in Kṛṣṇa, underscoring the mysterious power of the divine beyond ordinary categories.
By portraying Kṛṣṇa’s reverent astonishment at Śiva’s form, the verse supports a bhakti attitude that honors manifestations of the Divine without sectarian hostility—devotion deepens through humility and wonder.
No direct Vedāṅga instruction appears in this verse; the practical takeaway is interpretive—recognizing Purāṇic narrative method (ākhyāna/līlā) used to teach dharma and devotion within a tirtha-mahātmya setting.