Shloka 9
Brahmā’s Bewilderment and Kṛṣṇa Becoming the Calves and Cowherd Boys
Brahma-vimohana-līlā
केचित् पुष्पैर्दलै: केचित्पल्लवैरङ्कुरै: फलै: । शिग्भिस्त्वग्भिर्दृषद्भिश्च बुभुजु: कृतभाजना: ॥ ९ ॥
kecit puṣpair dalaiḥ kecit pallavair aṅkuraiḥ phalaiḥ śigbhis tvagbhir dṛṣadbhiś ca bubhujuḥ kṛta-bhājanāḥ
केचित् पुष्पैर्दलैः केचित् पल्लवैरङ्कुरैः फलैः । शिग्भिस्त्वग्भिर्दृषद्भिश्च बुभुजुः कृतभाजनाः ॥
FAQs
In this verse (10.13.9), Śukadeva describes the boys joyfully eating in the forest with improvised plates—flowers, leaves, shoots, fruits, horns, bark, and stones—highlighting Kṛṣṇa’s intimate, simple Vraja-līlā with His friends.
It shows the spontaneous, playful nature of Vraja life: the boys, carefree in Kṛṣṇa’s company, turn whatever is available in the forest into utensils, emphasizing simplicity and affectionate friendship (sakhya).
Cultivate contentment and devotion: happiness grows from loving association and gratitude, not elaborate arrangements—offer what you have with sincerity, and keep life simple and God-centered.