Shloka 16
Utthāna Ceremony, Śakaṭa-bhañga, Tṛṇāvarta-vadha, and the Vision of the Universe in Kṛṣṇa’s Mouth
गाव: सर्वगुणोपेता वास:स्रग्रुक्ममालिनी: । आत्मजाभ्युदयार्थाय प्रादात्ते चान्वयुञ्जत ॥ १६ ॥
gāvaḥ sarva-guṇopetā vāsaḥ-srag-rukma-mālinīḥ ātmajābhyudayārthāya prādāt te cānvayuñjata
गावः सर्वगुणोपेताः वासःस्रग्रुक्ममालिन्यः। आत्मजाभ्युदयार्थाय नन्दः द्विजेभ्यः प्रादात्; ते च प्रतिगृह्य कुलं कृष्णं च विशेषतः आशीर्भिरन्वयुञ्जत॥
Nanda Mahārāja first fed the brāhmaṇas sumptuously and then gave them in charity first-class cows fully decorated with golden necklaces, garments and flower garlands.
FAQs
This verse highlights that, for an auspicious occasion, devotees gave excellent cows endowed with good qualities as a prime form of charity, along with other gifts—showing dāna as a key expression of dharma and gratitude.
They did so to invoke and celebrate the auspicious prosperity and well-being of their child, following customary Vedic rites and supporting them with generous charity.
Mark life’s milestones with gratitude, prayer, and generosity—supporting worthy causes, serving devotees, and making charity part of celebration rather than mere consumption.