Shloka 26
Akrūra’s Prayers (Akrūra-stuti): The Lord as Cause of Causes, Virāṭ, and the Goal of All Paths
यथाबुधो जलं हित्वा प्रतिच्छन्नं तदुद्भवै: । अभ्येति मृगतृष्णां वै तद्वत्त्वाहं पराङ्मुख: ॥ २६ ॥
yathābudho jalaṁ hitvā praticchannaṁ tad-udbhavaiḥ abhyeti mṛga-tṛṣṇāṁ vai tadvat tvāhaṁ parāṅ-mukhaḥ
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FAQs
This verse compares worldly pursuit to running after a mirage—giving up the real ‘water’ of Krishna and seeking satisfaction in unreal appearances created by māyā.
Uddhava expresses repentance and humility, admitting that he turned away from Krishna (parāṅ-mukha) and sought fulfillment elsewhere, like a foolish person abandoning real water for a mirage.
Recognize when you are neglecting lasting spiritual nourishment for temporary distractions; return attention to steady practices like hearing, chanting, and remembering Krishna rather than chasing ever-shifting desires.