Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 12
Kṛṣṇa’s Daily Life in Dvārakā; the Captive Kings’ Appeal; Nārada Announces the Rājasūya
अवेक्ष्याज्यं तथादर्शं गोवृषद्विजदेवता: । कामांश्च सर्ववर्णानां पौरान्त:पुरचारिणाम् । प्रदाप्य प्रकृती: कामै: प्रतोष्य प्रत्यनन्दत ॥ १२ ॥
avekṣyājyaṁ tathādarśaṁ go-vṛṣa-dvija-devatāḥ kāmāṁś ca sarva-varṇānāṁ paurāntaḥ-pura-cāriṇām pradāpya prakṛtīḥ kāmaiḥ pratoṣya pratyanandata
Pagkaraan, tiningnan Niya ang ghee, salamin, mga baka at toro, ang mga brāhmaṇa at mga deva, at tiniyak na ang mga tao ng lahat ng uri na nasa palasyo at sa buong lungsod ay nasisiyahan sa mga kaloob. Pagkatapos nito, binati Niya ang Kanyang mga ministro, pinasaya sila sa pagtupad ng kanilang mga hangarin.
FAQs
This verse shows Kṛṣṇa Himself honoring cows, bulls, brāhmaṇas, and the deities—presenting it as righteous conduct (dharma) and a devotional priority for societal well-being.
As the ideal ruler and householder, Kṛṣṇa satisfied people according to their rightful needs and dispositions, maintaining harmony and expressing compassion through appropriate charity.
Practice dharmic generosity: respect sacred values (God, elders, teachers), care for dependents, and give thoughtfully—supporting others in ways that genuinely help them.