Shloka 45
The Brāhmaṇas’ Wives Blessed (Brāhmaṇa-patnī-prasāda) — Ritualism Humbled by Bhakti
ननु स्वार्थविमूढानां प्रमत्तानां गृहेहया । अहो न: स्मारयामास गोपवाक्यै: सतां गति: ॥ ४५ ॥
nanu svārtha-vimūḍhānāṁ pramattānāṁ gṛhehayā aho naḥ smārayām āsa gopa-vākyaiḥ satāṁ gatiḥ
De fato, enfeitiçados pelos afazeres do lar, ficamos confundidos pelo interesse próprio e, em nossa negligência, desviamo-nos por completo do verdadeiro objetivo da vida. Mas vede: pelas palavras destes simples rapazes gopas, o Senhor nos recordou o destino supremo dos santos.
FAQs
This verse says that intense striving for household enjoyment can make one heedless and confused about true self-interest, until devotion awakens remembrance of Krishna.
Because the gopas came as Krishna’s messengers; hearing their simple, direct request for Krishna’s service stirred the wives’ dormant devotion and brought Krishna to their remembrance.
Re-examine priorities: don’t let career/home anxieties eclipse spiritual purpose; keep regular reminders of Krishna through satsanga, scripture, and service.