Shloka 27

Garga Muni Names Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; the Butter-Thief Pastimes; Yaśodā Sees the Universe in Kṛṣṇa’s Mouth

Devanagari script

ततस्तु भगवान् कृष्णो वयस्यैर्व्रजबालकै: । सहरामो व्रजस्त्रीणां चिक्रीडे जनयन् मुदम् ॥ २७ ॥

Transliteration

tatas tu bhagavān kṛṣṇo vayasyair vraja-bālakaiḥ saha-rāmo vraja-strīṇāṁ cikrīḍe janayan mudam

Translation

ต่อจากนั้น พระกฤษณะผู้เป็นพระผู้เป็นเจ้า พร้อมพระพลราม ทรงเล่นกับเด็กเลี้ยงวัวแห่งวรชะ ทำให้สตรีชาววรชะเกิดความปีติสุขอันเป็นทิพย์ในดวงใจ

Synonyms

• tataḥ: then
• tataḥ: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tataḥ (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (क्रियाविशेषण) — ‘then/thereafter’

• tu: indeed/but
• tu: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tu (अव्यय)
• Form: Particle (निपात) — contrast/emphasis

• bhagavān: the Lord
• bhagavān: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhagavat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• kṛṣṇaḥ: Krishna
• kṛṣṇaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kṛṣṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• vayasyaiḥ: with companions of same age
• vayasyaiḥ: Sahakāraka (सह/साकं)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vayasya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental, Plural

• vraja-bālakaiḥ: with the cowherd boys of Vraja
• vraja-bālakaiḥ: Sahakāraka (सह/साकं)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vraja (प्रातिपदिक) + bālaka (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental, Plural; तत्पुरुष: ‘vrajasya bālakāḥ’ (boys of Vraja)

• saha-rāmaḥ: together with Rama
• saha-rāmaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: saha (अव्यय) + rāma (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; अव्ययीभाव: ‘with Rama’ (accompanied by Rama)

• vraja-strīṇām: of the women of Vraja
• vraja-strīṇām: Sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vraja (प्रातिपदिक) + strī (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Genitive, Plural; तत्पुरुष: ‘vrajasya striyaḥ’ (women of Vraja)

• cikrīḍe: played
• cikrīḍe: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √krīḍ (धातु)
• Form: Perfect (लिट्), 3rd person, Singular — ‘played/sported’

• janayan: producing/causing
• janayan: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √jan (धातु)
• Form: Present active participle (शतृ), Masculine, Nominative, Singular; agrees with kṛṣṇaḥ

• mudam: joy
• mudam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mudā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Accusative, Singular

Purport

The word saha-rāmaḥ, meaning “along with Balarāma,” is significant in this verse. In such transcendental pastimes, Kṛṣṇa is the chief hero, and Balarāma provides additional help.

Characters & Entities

• Krishna
• Balarama
• Vraja boys
• Vraja women (gopīs)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about Krishna’s childhood play in Vrindavan?

This verse describes Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa joyfully sporting with the Vraja boys, alongside Balarāma, and how these simple pastimes brought great happiness to the Vraja women.

Why are the Vraja women pleased by Krishna’s pastimes with the cowherd boys?

Because their hearts are absorbed in Kṛṣṇa’s welfare and sweetness; seeing Him happily playing—safe and radiant among His friends—naturally increases their maternal and devotional joy.

Practical application of Krishna-lila in modern life?

Remembering Kṛṣṇa’s simple, joyful pastimes encourages devotees to cultivate pure affection, community, and God-centered happiness rather than anxiety-driven living.