Shloka 47
Kṛṣṇa Visits Indraprastha; Kuntī’s Remembrance; Kālindī and Further Marriages
तत: प्रीत: सुतां राजा ददौ कृष्णाय विस्मित: । तां प्रत्यगृह्णाद् भगवान् विधिवत् सदृशीं प्रभु: ॥ ४७ ॥
tataḥ prītaḥ sutāṁ rājā dadau kṛṣṇāya vismitaḥ tāṁ pratyagṛhṇād bhagavān vidhi-vat sadṛśīṁ prabhuḥ
แล้วกษัตริย์ผู้ยินดีและพิศวงได้ถวายพระธิดาแด่พระกฤษณะ พระภควานผู้เป็นเจ้าได้ทรงรับเจ้าสาวผู้เหมาะสมตามพิธีเวทโดยชอบธรรม
The word sadṛśīm indicates that the lovely princess was a fitting bride for the Lord because she possessed wonderful transcendental qualities that complemented His. As Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī points out, the word vismitaḥ indicates that King Nagnajit was certainly astonished at the many extraordinary events suddenly taking place in his life.
FAQs
This verse shows that even Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa accepts a bride “vidhivat”—according to proper rites—highlighting dharma and sanctified conduct within His līlā.
The king was pleased and astonished by Kṛṣṇa, and therefore offered his daughter in marriage; Kṛṣṇa accepted her as a fitting match in a lawful, dharmic manner.
Even in personal relationships and major life decisions, one should act with integrity and follow proper, respectful procedures—uniting devotion with responsible conduct.