Shloka 37
Kṛṣṇa Kills Dantavakra; Balarāma’s Pilgrimage and the Slaying of Romaharṣaṇa
किं व: कामो मुनिश्रेष्ठा ब्रूताहं करवाण्यथ । अजानतस्त्वपचितिं यथा मे चिन्त्यतां बुधा: ॥ ३७ ॥
kiṁ vaḥ kāmo muni-śreṣṭhā brūtāhaṁ karavāṇy atha ajānatas tv apacitiṁ yathā me cintyatāṁ budhāḥ
โอ้ ฤาษีผู้ประเสริฐ โปรดบอกความปรารถนาของท่านแก่ข้าพเจ้า แล้วข้าพเจ้าจะทำให้สำเร็จอย่างแน่นอน และโอ้ ผู้มีปัญญา โปรดกำหนดการไถ่บาปที่เหมาะสมแก่ข้าพเจ้าด้วยเถิด เพราะข้าพเจ้าไม่รู้ว่าควรทำเช่นไร
Lord Balarāma here sets a perfect example for people in general by humbly submitting Himself before the qualified brāhmaṇas.
FAQs
This verse shows the ideal dharmic attitude: even if an offense was unintentional, one should seek guidance from the wise and do what is required to properly atone and set things right.
In the narrative flow, Kṛṣṇa addresses the exalted sages with respect and accountability, inviting them to prescribe the proper course of atonement so that dharma is upheld and any unintended fault is rectified.
When you realize you may have caused harm—especially unintentionally—acknowledge it, consult trustworthy and wise counsel, and take concrete steps to repair the situation rather than defending yourself.