Shloka 3

Kṛṣṇa’s Queens, Their Sons, and Balarāma’s Victory over Rukmī at Dice

Aniruddha–Rocanā Marriage Context

Devanagari script

चार्वब्जकोशवदनायतबाहुनेत्र- सप्रेमहासरसवीक्षितवल्गुजल्पै: । सम्मोहिता भगवतो न मनो विजेतुं स्वैर्विभ्रमै: समशकन् वनिता विभूम्न: ॥ ३ ॥

Transliteration

cārv-abja-kośa-vadanāyata-bāhu-netra- sa-prema-hāsa-rasa-vīkṣita-valgu-jalpaiḥ sammohitā bhagavato na mano vijetuṁ svair vibhramaiḥ samaśakan vanitā vibhūmnaḥ

Translation

Các hoàng hậu của Thượng Đế bị mê hoặc bởi gương mặt như hoa sen, cánh tay dài, đôi mắt lớn, ánh nhìn chan chứa tình yêu pha nụ cười và lời nói dịu ngọt của Ngài; nhưng dù dùng mọi duyên dáng, họ vẫn không thể chinh phục tâm ý của Đấng Toàn Năng.

Synonyms

• cāru: beautiful
• cāru: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: cāru (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative (1st/2nd—प्रथमा/द्वितीया), Singular; used as compound member (पूर्वपद)

• abja: lotus
• abja: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: abja (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• kośa: sheath/bud
• kośa: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kośa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• vadana: face
• vadana: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vadana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• āyata: long/extended
• āyata: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: āyata (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• bāhu: arm
• bāhu: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bāhu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• netra: with (his) eyes
• netra: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: netra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd—तृतीया), Plural; in compound with following: cārv-abja-kośa-vadana-āyata-bāhu-netraiḥ (बहुव्रीहि/कर्मधारय-समाससमूह as adjective of Bhagavān)

• sa: with
• sa: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sa (अव्यय/उपसर्गसदृश)
• Form: Particle (निपात) meaning 'with' in compounds

• prema: love
• prema: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: prema (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• hāsa: smile/laughter
• hāsa: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: hāsa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• rasa: flavor/charm
• rasa: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rasa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• vīkṣita: glance
• vīkṣita: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: √īkṣ (धातु) + vi- (उपसर्ग) + kta (कृत्)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; past passive participle used as noun 'glance'; compound member

• valgu: sweet/charming
• valgu: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: valgu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular; compound member

• jalpaiḥ: by (his) charming words
• jalpaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: jalpa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd—तृतीया), Plural; with compound: sa-prema-hāsa-rasa-vīkṣita-valgu-jalpaiḥ

• sammohitāḥ: bewildered/enchanted
• sammohitāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √muh (धातु) + sam- (उपसर्ग) + kta (कृत्)
• Form: Feminine, Nominative (1st—प्रथमा), Plural; past passive participle used adjectivally

• bhagavataḥ: of the Lord
• bhagavataḥ: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhagavat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive (6th—षष्ठी), Singular

• na: not
• na: Pratiṣedha (प्रतिषेध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: na (अव्यय)
• Form: Negation particle (निषेध-निपात)

• manaḥ: mind
• manaḥ: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: manas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd—द्वितीया), Singular

• vijetum: to conquer
• vijetum: Prayojana (प्रयोजन)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √ji (धातु) + vi- (उपसर्ग) + tumun (कृत्)
• Form: Infinitive (तुमुन्-अन्त), expressing purpose

• svaiḥ: by their own
• svaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine/Neuter, Instrumental (3rd—तृतीया), Plural; agrees with vibhramaiḥ

• vibhramaiḥ: coquetries/gestures
• vibhramaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vibhrama (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd—तृतीया), Plural

• samaśakan: were able
• samaśakan: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √śak (धातु)
• Form: Luṅ (Aorist—लुङ्), Parasmaipada, 3rd Person (प्रथम-पुरुष), Plural

• vanitāḥ: women
• vanitāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vanitā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Nominative (1st—प्रथमा), Plural

• vibhūmnaḥ: of the all-powerful one
• vibhūmnaḥ: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vibhūman (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive (6th—षष्ठी), Singular

Purport

The previous verse stated that Lord Kṛṣṇa’s queens could not understand the truth of the Lord. This truth is explained in the present verse. The Lord is all-powerful, full in Himself, with infinite opulence.

Characters & Entities

• Bhagavān Śrī Kṛṣṇa
• Kṛṣṇa’s queens (vanitāḥ)

FAQs

What does Srimad Bhagavatam say about Krishna being conquered by love?

This verse shows that even though the queens’ affectionate smiles, glances, and sweet words could enchant the Lord’s devotees’ hearts, they still could not overpower the Supreme Lord’s mind—highlighting His complete independence and mastery over Himself.

Why are the queens described with lotus-like beauty in Bhagavatam 10.61.3?

Lotus imagery emphasizes purity, auspiciousness, and captivating beauty; Śukadeva uses it to portray the queens’ charm while simultaneously teaching that Kṛṣṇa, though responsive to devotion, is never controlled by material allure.

What is the practical application of this shloka in modern life?

Cultivate affection and sweetness in relationships, but also practice inner self-mastery—learning not to be ruled by attraction, flattery, or emotional impulses, as the Supreme Lord exemplifies perfect control.