Shloka 27
The Kātyāyanī-vrata, the Stealing of the Gopīs’ Garments, and Kṛṣṇa’s Teaching on Purified Desire
याताबला व्रजं सिद्धा मयेमा रंस्यथा क्षपा: । यदुद्दिश्य व्रतमिदं चेरुरार्यार्चनं सती: ॥ २७ ॥
yātābalā vrajaṁ siddhā mayemā raṁsyathā kṣapāḥ yad uddiśya vratam idaṁ cerur āryārcanaṁ satīḥ
如今，少女们，回到弗拉阇去吧；你们的愿望已得圆满。与我相伴，你们将在将临的夜晚中欢悦——纯心之人啊，你们持此誓并礼敬阿利雅·迦底耶耶尼女神，正是为此。
FAQs
This verse states that the gopīs’ vow and worship were successful, and Kṛṣṇa Himself confirms the intended fruit—attaining His association and loving service.
Kṛṣṇa reassures them that their spiritual purpose has been achieved and that He will reciprocate with them in future nights, removing anxiety and affirming His protection.
Undertake spiritual disciplines with a clear devotional aim—purity, sincerity, and remembrance of Bhagavān—rather than mere ritual, trusting that genuine devotion brings divine reciprocation.