Shloka 33
Kṛṣṇa Slays Kuvalayāpīḍa and Enters Kaṁsa’s Wrestling Arena
प्रियं राज्ञ: प्रकुर्वत्य: श्रेयो विन्दन्ति वै प्रजा: । मनसा कर्मणा वाचा विपरीतमतोऽन्यथा ॥ ३३ ॥
priyaṁ rājñaḥ prakurvatyaḥ śreyo vindanti vai prajāḥ manasā karmaṇā vācā viparītam ato ’nyathā
प्रियं राज्ञः प्रकुर्वत्यः श्रेयो विन्दन्ति वै प्रजाः; मनसा कर्मणा वाचा, विपरीतमतोऽन्यथा।
FAQs
This verse states that when citizens act in ways pleasing to the king, they gain welfare; but opposition in thought, word, or deed brings adverse results.
In the Kaṁsa episode, the text highlights how a ruler’s stance affects public behavior and outcomes, framing the social dynamics around Kaṁsa’s kingship and the unfolding of Kṛṣṇa’s līlā.
Align your intentions, words, and deeds with rightful authority and ethical order—supporting what is beneficial and avoiding inner or outer opposition that creates conflict and harmful consequences.