Shloka 31
The Deliverance of King Nṛga and the Warning Against Taking Brāhmaṇa Property
कृष्ण: परिजनं प्राह भगवान् देवकीसुत: । ब्रह्मण्यदेवो धर्मात्मा राजन्याननुशिक्षयन् ॥ ३१ ॥
kṛṣṇaḥ parijanaṁ prāha bhagavān devakī-sutaḥ brahmaṇya-devo dharmātmā rājanyān anuśikṣayan
Khi ấy, Đức Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa, con của Devakī—đấng đặc biệt tôn kính các brāhmaṇa và là tinh túy của dharma—nói với các tùy tùng thân cận, qua đó giáo huấn giai cấp vương giả nói chung.
FAQs
This verse highlights Kṛṣṇa as brahmaṇya-deva—one who especially honors and protects brāhmaṇas and upholds dharma, showing that true leadership safeguards spiritual culture.
In the context of resolving conflict and restoring justice, Kṛṣṇa uses the situation to educate rulers that their power must be guided by dharma, fairness, and respect for sacred principles.
Whether leading a family, team, or community, act transparently, protect ethical and spiritual values, and use authority to educate and uplift rather than dominate.