Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 14
Uddhava Sent to Vraja: Consolation to Nanda-Yaśodā and the Gopīs’ Separation
तमागतं समागम्य कृष्णस्यानुचरं प्रियम् । नन्द: प्रीत: परिष्वज्य वासुदेवधियार्चयत् ॥ १४ ॥
tam āgataṁ samāgamya kṛṣṇasyānucaraṁ priyam nandaḥ prītaḥ pariṣvajya vāsudeva-dhiyārcayat
乌达瓦（Uddhava）一到达南达大君（Nanda Mahārāja）的家，南达便上前迎接。这位牧牛王极其高兴地拥抱了他，并将他视为与主瓦苏戴瓦（Vāsudeva）无异加以崇拜。
Uddhava looked just like Nanda’s son Kṛṣṇa and gave pleasure to anyone who saw him. Thus although Nanda was absorbed in thoughts of separation from Kṛṣṇa, when he saw Uddhava coming toward his house, he became aware of external events and eagerly went out to embrace his exalted visitor.
FAQs
This verse shows Nanda Mahārāja embracing and honoring Uddhava because he is Kṛṣṇa’s dear attendant—teaching that respect for Kṛṣṇa’s associates is a natural expression of bhakti.
Nanda was overjoyed to meet someone intimately connected with Kṛṣṇa; he welcomed Uddhava as Kṛṣṇa’s beloved messenger and thus offered him affectionate hospitality and reverence.
By learning to see devotees, sacred service, and even daily duties in connection with Kṛṣṇa—treating those who serve Him with respect and engaging one’s actions as an offering to Vāsudeva.