Nanda Mahārāja Celebrates Kṛṣṇa’s Birth; Vasudeva Warns of Danger
गोप्यश्चाकर्ण्य मुदिता यशोदाया: सुतोद्भवम् । आत्मानं भूषयांचक्रुर्वस्त्राकल्पाञ्जनादिभि: ॥ ९ ॥
gopyaś cākarṇya muditā yaśodāyāḥ sutodbhavam ātmānaṁ bhūṣayāṁ cakrur vastrākalpāñjanādibhiḥ
گوالوں کی بیویاں (گوپیاں) یشودا ماتا کے ہاں بیٹے کی پیدائش سن کر بہت خوش ہوئیں اور اچھے لباس، زیورات اور سرمہ وغیرہ سے اپنے آپ کو خوب آراستہ کرنے لگیں۔
This verse says the gopīs heard of Yaśodā’s childbirth and, filled with joy, dressed and adorned themselves—showing their eagerness to participate in the auspicious celebration in Vraja.
In the Vraja narrative, adorning oneself is part of preparing to go and offer blessings, affection, and festive participation—an expression of communal love and devotion around Krishna’s appearance.
It teaches celebrating sacred occasions with heartfelt enthusiasm and thoughtful preparation—showing up beautifully (externally and internally) to serve, support, and honor devotional community events.