Shloka 43
Akrūra’s Journey to Vraja and His Devotional Vision of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma
इत्थं सूनृतया वाचा नन्देन सुसभाजित: । अक्रूर: परिपृष्टेन जहावध्वपरिश्रमम् ॥ ४३ ॥
itthaṁ sūnṛtayā vācā nandena su-sabhājitaḥ akrūraḥ paripṛṣṭena jahāv adhva-pariśramam
Honrado por Nanda Maharaja com estas verdadeiras e agradáveis palavras de indagação, Akrura esqueceu a fadiga de sua jornada.
Thus end the purports of the humble servants of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda to the Tenth Canto, Thirty eighth Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “Akrūra’s Arrival in Vṛndāvana.”
FAQs
This verse shows that sincere reception—sweet, truthful speech and respectful inquiry—uplifts a visitor and removes weariness, highlighting devotional hospitality as a virtue in Vraja.
As the leader of Vraja, Nanda welcomed the arriving guest properly; his warm words and attentive questions honored Akrūra and set a respectful tone for the unfolding Krishna–Mathurā journey narrative.
Speak with honesty that is also considerate; when receiving others, combine respectful questions with warmth—this builds trust and eases others’ stress, just as Akrūra’s fatigue was relieved.