Shloka 1
Vasudeva and Devakī Glorify Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; The Recovery of Devakī’s Six Sons from Sutala
श्रीबादरायणिरुवाच अथैकदात्मजौ प्राप्तौ कृतपादाभिवन्दनौ । वसुदेवोऽभिनन्द्याह प्रीत्या सङ्कर्षणाच्युतौ ॥ १ ॥
śrī-bādarāyaṇir uvāca athaikadātmajau prāptau kṛta-pādābhivandanau vasudevo ’bhinandyāha prītyā saṅkarṣaṇācyutau
Sinabi ni Śrī Bādarāyaṇi: Isang araw, dumating ang dalawang anak ni Vasudeva—si Saṅkarṣaṇa at si Acyuta—upang magbigay-galang, yumukod sa kanyang mga paa. Malugod silang tinanggap ni Vasudeva nang may pag-ibig at nagsalita nang ganito.
FAQs
This verse shows Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma first honoring Vasudeva by bowing at his feet, teaching that humility and reverence are natural expressions of dharma and bhakti.
Because they are his beloved sons—Balarāma (Saṅkarṣaṇa) and Kṛṣṇa (Acyuta)—and their respectful approach awakens Vasudeva’s deep parental love and devotion.
Begin important meetings with respect—gratitude, humility, and honoring relationships—because sincere reverence strengthens love, harmony, and spiritual culture.