Govardhana-pūjā: Kṛṣṇa Redirects Indra-yajña to Worship of Govardhana, Cows, and Brāhmaṇas
अन्येभ्यश्चाश्वचाण्डालपतितेभ्यो यथार्हत: । यवसं च गवां दत्त्वा गिरये दीयतां बलि: ॥ २८ ॥
anyebhyaś cāśva-cāṇḍāla- patitebhyo yathārhataḥ yavasaṁ ca gavāṁ dattvā giraye dīyatāṁ baliḥ
دوسروں سب کو—حتیٰ کہ کتّوں اور کتّہ خور چنڈال جیسے گرے ہوئے لوگوں کو بھی—مناسب کھانا دے کر، پھر گایوں کو گھاس (یوس) دو اور اس کے بعد گووردھن پہاڑ کو ادب و عقیدت سے نذرِ بلی پیش کرو۔
It instructs that after properly distributing shares and feeding the cows, an offering (bali) should be given to Govardhana Hill—highlighting worship centered on Krishna’s pastoral dharma.
Krishna emphasizes orderly, dharmic distribution—acknowledging social and living beings around Vraja—so the community’s worship is complete, responsible, and compassionate rather than narrow or neglectful.
Practice inclusive charity and responsible distribution, prioritize care for cows/animals and nature, and make offerings with gratitude—turning worship into tangible service (seva) rather than mere ritual.