Shloka 39
Kṛṣṇa Enters Mathurā: City Splendor, Devotees’ Reception, and the Washerman’s Fate
वसित्वात्मप्रिये वस्त्रे कृष्ण: सङ्कर्षणस्तथा । शेषाण्यादत्त गोपेभ्यो विसृज्य भुवि कानिचित् ॥ ३९ ॥
vasitvātma-priye vastre kṛṣṇaḥ saṅkarṣaṇas tathā śeṣāṇy ādatta gopebhyo visṛjya bhuvi kānicit
Isinuot nina Kṛṣṇa at Saṅkarṣaṇa (Balarāma) ang mga kasuotang lubhang kinalulugdan Nila; saka ipinamahagi ni Kṛṣṇa ang natitirang damit sa mga batang pastol at may ilang iniwang nakakalat sa lupa.
FAQs
It describes Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma dressing in pleasing garments, then taking the remaining clothes to share with the cowherd boys, discarding some—showing Their playful līlā and generosity toward companions.
In this Mathurā līlā, the Lord overturns arrogance and transforms ordinary items into service; after accepting suitable garments, He favors His associates (the gopas) by giving them the remainder.
Offer what you have in devotion, accept what supports dharma and service, and share the rest generously—turning personal gain into community upliftment and remembrance of God.