Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 59
Kurukṣetra Pilgrimage: Sages Praise Kṛṣṇa; Vasudeva Inquires on Karma; Viṣṇu-yajña Performed
नन्दस्तु सह गोपालैर्बृहत्या पूजयार्चित: । कृष्णरामोग्रसेनाद्यैर्न्यवात्सीद् बन्धुवत्सल: ॥ ५९ ॥
nandas tu saha gopālair bṛhatyā pūjayārcitaḥ kṛṣṇa-rāmograsenādyair nyavātsīd bandhu-vatsalaḥ
Si Nanda Mahārāja, na mapagmahal sa mga kamag-anak, ay nanatili pa roon nang kaunti kasama ang kanyang mga pastol ng baka. Sa kanyang pananatili, pinarangalan siya nina Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Balarāma, Ugrasena at iba pa sa isang lalo pang maringal na pagsamba at pagtanggap.
FAQs
This verse shows Nanda and the gopas being received with abundant worship, highlighting the Bhagavatam’s emphasis on honoring devotees through sincere hospitality and respect.
Because Krishna is described as bandhu-vatsala—deeply affectionate to His relatives—so He remained with Balarama, Ugrasena, and the Yadu elders to reciprocate family bonds and dharma.
Maintain loving responsibility toward family while keeping devotion central—offer time, care, and respect without selfishness, as Krishna models affectionate duty grounded in dharma.