Shloka 4
Kṛṣṇa Enters Mathurā: City Splendor, Devotees’ Reception, and the Washerman’s Fate
श्रीअक्रूर उवाच अद्भुतानीह यावन्ति भूमौ वियति वा जले । त्वयि विश्वात्मके तानि किं मेऽदृष्टं विपश्यत: ॥ ४ ॥
śrī-akrūra uvāca adbhutānīha yāvanti bhūmau viyati vā jale tvayi viśvātmake tāni kiṁ me ’dṛṣṭaṁ vipaśyataḥ
ஸ்ரீ அக்ரூரர் கூறினார்—பூமி, வானம் அல்லது நீரில் உள்ள எல்லா அதிசயங்களும் உலகாத்மாவான உம்முள் தங்கியுள்ளன. நீர் அனைத்தையும் நிறைத்தவர்; ஆகவே உம்மை காணும் போது நான் காணாதது என்ன?
FAQs
This verse states that all wonders in earth, sky, and water are contained within Krishna, who is addressed as Viśvātman/Viśvātmake—the Soul and inner essence of the entire universe.
Akrura recognizes Krishna as the source and container of all marvels; therefore, seeing Krishna is seeing the root reality behind everything that could be considered astonishing.
It trains the mind to shift from constant novelty-seeking to gratitude and reverence—seeing everyday events and nature as meaningful when connected to the Divine.