Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 58
Kṛṣṇa Leads Kālayavana to Mucukunda; The Yavana Is Burned; Mucukunda’s Prayers and Boon of Bhakti
श्रीभगवानुवाच सार्वभौम महाराज मतिस्ते विमलोर्जिता । वरै: प्रलोभितस्यापि न कामैर्विहता यत: ॥ ५८ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca sārvabhauma mahā-rāja matis te vimalorjitā varaiḥ pralobhitasyāpi na kāmair vihatā yataḥ
Đức Thượng Đế phán: Hỡi bậc đế vương, tâm trí của ngươi thanh tịnh và mạnh mẽ. Dù Ta dùng các ân phúc để thử lôi cuốn ngươi, tâm ngươi vẫn không bị dục vọng vật chất khuất phục.
FAQs
In this verse, Lord Kṛṣṇa praises the king for remaining pure and steady—showing that even attractive boons should not distract one’s intelligence when one is detached from worldly desires.
After Mucukunda encountered Kṛṣṇa and sought higher truth, Kṛṣṇa acknowledged his inner purity and renunciation, highlighting that his mind was not diverted even when boons were available.
Use opportunities and rewards without becoming mentally owned by them—keep priorities fixed on dharma and devotion, so gains, offers, or “boons” don’t disturb your clarity or values.