Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 25
Pūtanā-mokṣa — The Witch Pūtanā’s Attempt and Kṛṣṇa’s Deliverance
पृश्निगर्भस्तु ते बुद्धिमात्मानं भगवान् पर: । क्रीडन्तं पातु गोविन्द: शयानं पातु माधव: ॥ २५ ॥ व्रजन्तमव्याद्वैकुण्ठ आसीनं त्वां श्रिय: पति: । भुञ्जानं यज्ञभुक् पातु सर्वग्रहभयङ्कर: ॥ २६ ॥
pṛśnigarbhas tu te buddhim ātmānaṁ bhagavān paraḥ krīḍantaṁ pātu govindaḥ śayānaṁ pātu mādhavaḥ
Nawa’y ingatan ni Pṛśnigarbha ang Iyong buddhi, at ng Kataas-taasang Bhagavān ang Iyong ātman. Kapag Ikaw ay naglalaro, nawa’y ingatan Ka ni Govinda; kapag Ikaw ay natutulog, nawa’y ingatan Ka ni Mādhava. Kapag Ikaw ay naglalakad, nawa’y ingatan Ka ni Vaikuṇṭha; kapag Ikaw ay nakaupo, nawa’y ingatan Ka ni Śrīpati; at kapag Ikaw ay kumakain at nagtatamasa, nawa’y ingatan Ka ni Yajñabhuk—ang kinatatakutan ng lahat ng masasamang graha—magpakailanman.
FAQs
This verse shows Mother Yaśodā and the Vraja-devīs invoking Krishna’s own divine names—Govinda and Mādhava—as protective guardians for Him in every activity, such as playing and resting.
They invoke an ancient, revered form/name of the Supreme Lord—Pṛśnigarbha—to affirm that the same transcendental Bhagavān is present as their child and can therefore protect His devotee even while appearing as a baby.
Bring daily activities under divine remembrance—mentally offer your work, play, and rest to the Lord by chanting His names and praying for clarity (buddhi) and protection in all circumstances.