Shloka 37
Gopī-Vipralambha: The Search for Kṛṣṇa and the Revelation of Divine Footprints
ततो गत्वा वनोद्देशं दृप्ता केशवमब्रवीत् । न पारयेऽहं चलितुं नय मां यत्र ते मन: ॥ ३७ ॥
tato gatvā vanoddeśaṁ dṛptā keśavam abravīt na pāraye ’haṁ calituṁ naya māṁ yatra te manaḥ
తర్వాత వృందావన అడవిలోని ఒక ప్రాంతానికి వెళ్లి, గర్వంతో ఉన్న ఆ గోపి కేశవునితో చెప్పింది—“నేను ఇక నడవలేను; నీ మనసు ఎక్కడికి కోరుకుంటే అక్కడికి నన్ను తీసుకెళ్లు.”
FAQs
This verse shows how spiritual pride can arise even in intimate devotion—one gopī, feeling specially favored, speaks possessively and demands comfort. The narrative warns that māna (pride) disrupts pure, selfless bhakti.
After being alone with Kṛṣṇa, she became dṛptā (proud) and expected special treatment, asking Him to carry her to wherever He wished. In the storyline, this pride becomes a turning point that leads to Kṛṣṇa’s withdrawal, intensifying her longing and purification.
Treat devotion as service rather than entitlement—offer credit to the Lord and His devotees, stay grateful, and watch for thoughts of “I deserve special attention.” Humility keeps bhakti steady and receptive.