Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 32
The Kātyāyanī-vrata, the Stealing of the Gopīs’ Garments, and Kṛṣṇa’s Teaching on Purified Desire
हे स्तोककृष्ण हे अंशो श्रीदामन् सुबलार्जुन । विशाल वृषभौजस्विन् देवप्रस्थ वरूथप ॥ ३१ ॥ पश्यतैतान् महाभागान् परार्थैकान्तजीवितान् । वातवर्षातपहिमान् सहन्तो वारयन्ति न: ॥ ३२ ॥
he stoka-kṛṣṇa he aṁśo śrīdāman subalārjuna viśāla vṛṣabhaujasvin devaprastha varūthapa
薄伽梵说道：“噢，斯托迦·克里希纳、阿姆舒，噢，室利达摩、苏巴拉与阿周那，噢，毗沙罗、弗里沙婆、奥迦斯维、提婆普拉斯塔与伐卢塔帕！你们看这些大福德的树木，它们的生命完全奉献于利他。即使忍受风、雨、炎热与寒雪，也仍护佑我们免受其侵。”
Lord Kṛṣṇa was preparing to bestow His mercy on the wives of the hard-hearted ritualistic brāhmaṇas, and in these verses the Lord indicates that even trees who are dedicated to the welfare of others are superior to brāhmaṇas who are not. Certainly the members of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement should soberly study this point.
FAQs
This verse praises those who are “parārthaikānta-jīvitāḥ”—people whose lives are dedicated to others’ welfare, tolerating hardship (wind, rain, heat, cold) without turning back.
In the Vraja pastime, Kṛṣṇa points out the steadfastness of those who keep their duty despite discomfort, highlighting selfless service and determination within His playful līlā.
Practice steady service—helping family, community, or spiritual work consistently—even when conditions are inconvenient, cultivating resilience and selfless intention.