Shloka 58
Kṛṣṇa Leads Kālayavana to Mucukunda; The Yavana Is Burned; Mucukunda’s Prayers and Boon of Bhakti
श्रीभगवानुवाच सार्वभौम महाराज मतिस्ते विमलोर्जिता । वरै: प्रलोभितस्यापि न कामैर्विहता यत: ॥ ५८ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca sārvabhauma mahā-rāja matis te vimalorjitā varaiḥ pralobhitasyāpi na kāmair vihatā yataḥ
พระผู้เป็นเจ้าตรัสว่า: โอ้มหาราชผู้เป็นจักรพรรดิ จิตของท่านบริสุทธิ์และทรงพลัง แม้เราจะล่อใจท่านด้วยพรต่าง ๆ ใจของท่านก็มิได้ถูกครอบงำด้วยความปรารถนาทางวัตถุ
FAQs
In this verse, Lord Kṛṣṇa praises the king for remaining pure and steady—showing that even attractive boons should not distract one’s intelligence when one is detached from worldly desires.
After Mucukunda encountered Kṛṣṇa and sought higher truth, Kṛṣṇa acknowledged his inner purity and renunciation, highlighting that his mind was not diverted even when boons were available.
Use opportunities and rewards without becoming mentally owned by them—keep priorities fixed on dharma and devotion, so gains, offers, or “boons” don’t disturb your clarity or values.