Shloka 33
Balarāma Visits Vraja: Consoling the Gopīs and Dragging the Yamunā
अद्यापि दृश्यते राजन् यमुनाकृष्टवर्त्मना । बलस्यानन्तवीर्यस्य वीर्यं सूचयतीव हि ॥ ३३ ॥
adyāpi dṛśyate rājan yamunākṛṣṭa-vartmanā balasyānanta-vīryasya vīryaṁ sūcayatīva hi
大王啊，直到今日仍可见阎牟那河沿着无数水道奔流——那是无量威力的主巴拉罗摩曾牵引所开辟的；仿佛阎牟那亲自昭示祂的神勇。
FAQs
It says the Yamunā’s course—drawn toward him—can still be seen, as a lasting sign of Balarāma’s limitless prowess.
While narrating Balarāma’s Vraja pastimes, Śukadeva highlights a visible, enduring landmark to emphasize the historical and sacred nature of the Lord’s līlā and Balarāma’s divine strength.
It encourages faith that the Lord’s presence leaves transformative impact; devotees can remember and honor tīrthas and cultivate humility before divine power rather than relying on ego-driven strength.