Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 27
Parīkṣit’s Questions and the Prelude to Kṛṣṇa’s Advent
Earth’s Burden, Viṣṇu’s Order, and Kaṁsa’s Fear
शूरसेनो यदुपतिर्मथुरामावसन् पुरीम् । माथुराञ्छूरसेनांश्च विषयान् बुभुजे पुरा ॥ २७ ॥
śūraseno yadupatir mathurām āvasan purīm māthurāñ chūrasenāṁś ca viṣayān bubhuje purā
往昔，雅度族之主舒罗塞那居于摩图罗城；在那里他享有并治理称为“摩图罗”与“舒罗塞那”的诸地。
FAQs
This verse notes that Mathurā was an established royal city ruled by Śūrasena, the Yadu leader, indicating Mathurā’s longstanding prominence before Krishna’s advent.
He is setting the historical and dynastic background of the Yadus and the Mathurā region, preparing the narrative stage for Krishna’s appearance in the same lineage and land.
It reminds readers that sacred events unfold within real histories and responsibilities—leadership, stewardship, and culture can become instruments for divine purpose when aligned with dharma.