Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 49
The Disappearance of the Yadu Dynasty and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Departure
त्वं तु मद्धर्ममास्थाय ज्ञाननिष्ठ उपेक्षक: । मन्मायारचितामेतां विज्ञायोपशमं व्रज ॥ ४९ ॥
tvaṁ tu mad-dharmam āsthāya jñāna-niṣṭha upekṣakaḥ man-māyā-racitām etāṁ vijñayopaśamaṁ vraja
Ngunit ikaw, Dāruka, ay manangan sa aking dharma at manatiling matatag sa bhakti sa Akin, nakapirmi sa kaalamang espirituwal at hindi nakakapit sa mga bagay ng mundo. Unawain na ang mga ito’y lila na inihayag ng aking māyā, at manahan sa kapayapaan.
According to Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, the word tu here emphasizes that Dāruka is an eternally liberated associate of Lord Kṛṣṇa, having descended from Vaikuṇṭha. Therefore, even though others might be bewildered by the Lord’s pastimes, Dāruka should remain peaceful and fixed in spiritual knowledge.
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It teaches to take shelter of Kṛṣṇa’s dharma, stay fixed in spiritual knowledge, and remain a detached observer, understanding events as arranged by His māyā.
As Kṛṣṇa’s earthly pastimes were concluding and the Yadu dynasty’s end was unfolding, He instructed Uddhava to remain undisturbed, recognize the divine arrangement, and proceed toward spiritual peace.
When change, loss, or conflict arises, practice steadiness through spiritual study and devotion, observe without panic or resentment, and respond with duty while keeping inner calm rooted in awareness of God’s higher arrangement.