Gokula’s Wonder, Kṛṣṇa’s Bhakta-vaśyatā, the Move to Vṛndāvana, and the Slaying of Vatsāsura and Bakāsura
तदा बकारिं सुरलोकवासिन: समाकिरन् नन्दनमल्लिकादिभि: । समीडिरे चानकशङ्खसंस्तवै- स्तद् वीक्ष्य गोपालसुता विसिस्मिरे ॥ ५२ ॥
tadā bakāriṁ sura-loka-vāsinaḥ samākiran nandana-mallikādibhiḥ samīḍire cānaka-śaṅkha-saṁstavais tad vīkṣya gopāla-sutā visismire
Naquele momento, os habitantes celestiais dos sistemas planetários superiores derramaram flores mallikā, cultivadas em Nandana-kānana, sobre Kṛṣṇa, o inimigo de Bakāsura. Eles também O parabenizaram tocando tambores e búzios celestiais e oferecendo orações. Ao ver isso, os vaqueirinhos ficaram maravilhados.
Because Kṛṣṇa’s divine victory and protection of Vraja are recognized even in the heavenly realms; the devas honor Him by raining celestial flowers and offering praises.
Bakāri is Kṛṣṇa, addressed as “the slayer of Bakāsura,” highlighting His role as protector of His devotees and destroyer of demonic forces.
Devotion grows by recognizing divine protection in everyday life—when grace appears unexpectedly, respond with gratitude and remembrance rather than taking it as ordinary.