Shloka 44
Paugaṇḍa Cowherding, Tālavana, the Slaying of Dhenukāsura, and Revival from Poisoned Yamunā Water
तयोर्यशोदारोहिण्यौ पुत्रयो: पुत्रवत्सले । यथाकामं यथाकालं व्यधत्तां परमाशिष: ॥ ४४ ॥
tayor yaśodā-rohiṇyau putrayoḥ putra-vatsale yathā-kāmaṁ yathā-kālaṁ vyadhattāṁ paramāśiṣaḥ
พระมารดายโศดาและพระมารดาโรหิณี ด้วยความรักดุจมารดาต่อพระโอรสทั้งสอง ได้ถวายสิ่งอันประเสริฐและพรสูงสุดแก่พระองค์ทั้งสอง ตามความปรารถนาและตามกาลอันเหมาะสม
The word paramāśiṣaḥ indicates the attractive blessings of a loving mother, which include wonderful food, beautiful clothes, jewelry, toys and constant affection. The words yathā-kāmaṁ yathā-kālam indicate that although Yaśodā and Rohiṇī satisfied all the desires of their sons, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, they also properly regulated the boys’ activities. In other words, they prepared wonderful food for their children, but they saw to it that the boys ate at the proper time. Similarly, their children would play at the proper time and sleep at the proper time. The word yathā-kāmam does not indicate that the mothers indiscriminately allowed the boys to do whatever They liked, but in the proper, civilized way they showered their blessings upon their children.
FAQs
This verse highlights their intense vātsalya (motherly affection): Yaśodā and Rohiṇī lovingly give the best blessings to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, responding to the boys’ wishes and the right occasions.
Śukadeva indicates the natural rhythm of Vraja life—mothers lovingly guide, encourage, and bless their children in ways suited to each moment and each child’s need, expressing devotion through intimate care.
Offer encouragement and blessings thoughtfully—support loved ones with timely, appropriate words and actions, and cultivate nurturing care as a form of devotion and dharma.