Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 20
Pūtanā-mokṣa — The Witch Pūtanā’s Attempt and Kṛṣṇa’s Deliverance
गोमूत्रेण स्नापयित्वा पुनर्गोरजसार्भकम् । रक्षां चक्रुश्च शकृता द्वादशाङ्गेषु नामभि: ॥ २० ॥
go-mūtreṇa snāpayitvā punar go-rajasārbhakam rakṣāṁ cakruś ca śakṛtā dvādaśāṅgeṣu nāmabhiḥ
孩子用牛尿彻底清洗，然后涂上牛走动扬起的尘土。接着，用牛粪在身体的十二个部位涂抹，同时念诵主的圣名，就像涂提拉克（tilaka）一样，从前额开始。通过这种方式，孩子得到了保护。
FAQs
This verse describes Vraja’s caretakers bathing the infant with cow urine, applying cow-dust and cow dung, and chanting sacred names as a protective rite—showing traditional Vedic faith in cow-associated purificatory and protective practices.
In the immediate context of Chapter 6 (Pūtanā’s attack), the elders feared further inauspicious influences and therefore performed customary protection for the child, combining practical village tradition with devotion and prayer.
It highlights caring protection offered with faith and remembrance of the Divine—encouraging devotees to safeguard loved ones through sincere prayer, sacred chanting, and a conscientious, dharmic lifestyle.