Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 52
Gokula’s Wonder, Kṛṣṇa’s Bhakta-vaśyatā, the Move to Vṛndāvana, and the Slaying of Vatsāsura and Bakāsura
तदा बकारिं सुरलोकवासिन: समाकिरन् नन्दनमल्लिकादिभि: । समीडिरे चानकशङ्खसंस्तवै- स्तद् वीक्ष्य गोपालसुता विसिस्मिरे ॥ ५२ ॥
tadā bakāriṁ sura-loka-vāsinaḥ samākiran nandana-mallikādibhiḥ samīḍire cānaka-śaṅkha-saṁstavais tad vīkṣya gopāla-sutā visismire
Sa oras na iyon, ang mga naninirahan sa langit ay nagpaulan ng mga bulaklak na mallikā mula sa hardin ng Nandana sa ibabaw ni Kṛṣṇa, ang kaaway ni Bakāsura. Binati rin nila Siya sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatunog ng mga selestiyal na tambol at kabibe at pag-aalay ng mga panalangin. Nang makita ito, ang mga batang pastol ay namangha.
FAQs
Because Kṛṣṇa’s divine victory and protection of Vraja are recognized even in the heavenly realms; the devas honor Him by raining celestial flowers and offering praises.
Bakāri is Kṛṣṇa, addressed as “the slayer of Bakāsura,” highlighting His role as protector of His devotees and destroyer of demonic forces.
Devotion grows by recognizing divine protection in everyday life—when grace appears unexpectedly, respond with gratitude and remembrance rather than taking it as ordinary.