Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 27
Nanda Mahārāja Celebrates Kṛṣṇa’s Birth; Vasudeva Warns of Danger
भ्रातर्मम सुत: कच्चिन्मात्रा सह भवद्व्रजे । तातं भवन्तं मन्वानो भवद्भ्यामुपलालित: ॥ २७ ॥
bhrātar mama sutaḥ kaccin mātrā saha bhavad-vraje tātaṁ bhavantaṁ manvāno bhavadbhyām upalālitaḥ
Kapatid, naroon ba sa inyong Vraja ang anak kong si Baladeva kasama ang tunay Niyang ina na si Rohiṇī? Itinuturing ka Niyang ama at inaalagaan Siya ninyong mag-asawa nang may pag-ibig; payapa ba ang Kanyang pamumuhay doon?
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It shows Vasudeva’s concern for Krishna’s welfare in Vraja and highlights that Krishna is lovingly nurtured by Nanda and Yashoda in a parental mood.
Because Krishna was secretly placed in Nanda’s care for protection, Vasudeva asks whether the child and his mother are safe and whether Nanda and Yashoda are raising him with affection.
It teaches that true care for the Lord (and His devotees) is expressed through responsible, affectionate service—nurturing faith through steady protection, love, and daily attention.