Jarāsandha’s Siege of Mathurā, Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma’s Victory, and the Founding of Dvārakā amid Kālayavana’s Threat
शङ्खदुन्दुभयो नेदुर्भेरीतूर्याण्यनेकश: । वीणावेणुमृदङ्गानि पुरं प्रविशति प्रभौ ॥ ३७ ॥ सिक्तमार्गां हृष्टजनां पताकाभिरभ्यलङ्कृताम् । निर्घुष्टां ब्रह्मघोषेण कौतुकाबद्धतोरणाम् ॥ ३८ ॥
śaṅkha-dundubhayo nedur bherī-tūryāṇy anekaśaḥ vīṇā-veṇu-mṛdaṅgāni puraṁ praviśati prabhau
当主进入城中时,海螺与大鼓齐鸣;诸多鼓、号角、维那琴、笛与木丹伽合奏同响。大道洒水清净,民众欢腾,旗幡遍布;城门结彩设庆,整座城回荡着诵唱吠陀圣颂的梵音。
This verse describes a jubilant welcome as Kṛṣṇa enters the city, with conches, drums, and other instruments sounding—showing public, devotional celebration of the Lord’s presence.
The instruments convey the community’s collective joy and reverence, emphasizing that the Lord’s arrival naturally awakens festive bhakti and auspiciousness.
Create a devotional atmosphere—kīrtana, music, and heartfelt welcome—when remembering or worshiping Kṛṣṇa, turning spiritual practice into a joyful celebration.