Shloka 27
Indra’s Prayers and the Coronation of Śrī Kṛṣṇa as Govinda
Govindābhiṣeka
कृष्णेऽभिषिक्त एतानि सर्वाणि कुरुनन्दन । निर्वैराण्यभवंस्तात क्रूराण्यपि निसर्गत: ॥ २७ ॥
kṛṣṇe ’bhiṣikta etāni sarvāṇi kuru-nandana nirvairāṇy abhavaṁs tāta krūrāṇy api nisargataḥ
Ó Parīkṣit, querido da dinastia Kuru! Quando se realizou o banho cerimonial (abhiṣeka) do Senhor Kṛṣṇa, todos os seres, mesmo os cruéis por natureza, tornaram-se totalmente livres de inimizade.
Those corrupted by a type of sophisticated cynicism may mock these descriptions of a paradisiacal world situation effected simply by worshiping the Supreme Lord. Unfortunately, modern man has created a hell on earth in his cynical rejection of heaven on earth, which is actually possible through Kṛṣṇa consciousness. The situation described here, created simply by the auspicious bathing ceremony of the Lord, is an authentic historical incident. Since history repeats itself, there is hope that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement may again bring the world community to the brilliant reality of self-realized existence.
FAQs
This verse says that when Kṛṣṇa was anointed, all beings became free from enmity—even those that are naturally fierce—showing His presence harmonizes and pacifies hearts.
Śukadeva is narrating the events after Govardhana-līlā, describing how Kṛṣṇa’s honoring (abhisheka) led to a universal atmosphere of reconciliation, emphasizing Kṛṣṇa’s supreme, peace-giving influence.
By centering life on devotion to Kṛṣṇa—through remembrance, kīrtana, and humble service—one can reduce hostility and cultivate a calmer, more forgiving disposition in relationships.