Shloka 154
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
यदा यदुकुले जातः कृष्णसंज्ञो भविष्यसि । पशूनां दासतां प्राप्य चिरकालं भ्रमिष्यसि
yadā yadukule jātaḥ kṛṣṇasaṃjño bhaviṣyasi | paśūnāṃ dāsatāṃ prāpya cirakālaṃ bhramiṣyasi
เมื่อท่านบังเกิดในวงศ์ยทุ และเป็นที่รู้จักนามว่า “กฤษณะ” แล้ว ท่านจักตกอยู่ในสภาพทาสท่ามกลางฝูงสัตว์ และพเนจรอยู่นานนัก
Unspecified (context-dependent within Padma Purāṇa Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 17)
Concept: The Supreme can appear in humble, even servile conditions; divinity is not negated by outward lowliness—līlā often hides greatness under simplicity.
Application: Do not judge worth by status or occupation; cultivate humility and remembrance of the divine name in all conditions, including long periods of uncertainty.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A young Krishna, partly disguised, moves through a pastoral landscape where cattle and wild beasts dominate the scene; his divine aura is subtle, glimpsed only in a faint glow around his eyes and a lotus-like softness in his presence. The road stretches long, suggesting years of wandering, while unseen destiny gathers behind him.","primary_figures":["Kṛṣṇa (youthful, understated divinity)","Herdsmen/keepers","Cattle and forest animals"],"setting":"Pastoral-forest borderland with grazing cattle, dusty paths, distant settlement hints","lighting_mood":"golden dawn with soft haze","color_palette":["peacock blue","butter yellow","leaf green","lotus pink","warm earth brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: youthful Krishna with subtle halo, holding a staff or simple cloth, surrounded by cattle; gold-leaf accents on ornaments and the dawn sky; rich reds and greens in borders, gem-like detailing on a modest crown or earrings to hint at hidden divinity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Krishna in a gentle pastoral scene with cows, delicate trees, and distant hills; cool blues and fresh greens; refined facial features and lyrical naturalism; the sense of wandering conveyed by a winding path and small narrative vignettes in the background.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Krishna with peacock-blue skin, bold outlines, and simplified cattle forms; warm yellow-red background bands; expressive eyes and minimal jewelry to emphasize ‘concealed’ divinity within humble circumstances.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna-centered pastoral tableau with ornate lotus borders, cows and peacocks, intricate floral patterns; deep blue ground with gold highlights; Krishna shown modestly dressed yet central, emphasizing nāma and presence over royal splendor."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["cowbells","morning birds","bamboo flute (faint)","soft footsteps on dust"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कृष्णसंज्ञः is bahuvrīhi; चिरकालम् is karmadhāraya; all other words are straightforward without external sandhi.
FAQs
It uses the name “Kṛṣṇa” and mentions birth in the Yadu dynasty, but without the surrounding narrative, the identification cannot be confirmed from this verse alone; Purāṇic passages sometimes use names prophetically or as part of a curse/boon motif.
It highlights karmic consequence and downfall: identity, status, and even noble birth can be overshadowed by actions leading to degradation, prolonged wandering, and loss of freedom.
It commonly signifies severe degradation—either a literal animal birth/association or a metaphor for living in a brutish, constrained condition—used to stress the gravity of karmic results.