Shloka 32
The Slaying of Śālva and the Destruction of Saubha
यत्पादसेवोर्जितयात्मविद्यया हिन्वन्त्यनाद्यात्मविपर्ययग्रहम् । लभन्त आत्मीयमनन्तमैश्वरं कुतो नु मोह: परमस्य सद्गते: ॥ ३२ ॥
yat-pāda-sevorjitayātma-vidyayā hinvanty anādyātma-viparyaya-graham labhanta ātmīyam anantam aiśvaraṁ kuto nu mohaḥ paramasya sad-gateḥ
凭借对祂莲足的奉事，并以自觉之智为坚固，主的奉献者驱散自无始以来迷惑灵魂的“身即我”之执。于是他们在主的亲密同在中得享永恒荣光。既为一切真圣的归宿，那至上真理又怎会受幻力所惑？
As a result of fasting the body becomes weak, and one thinks, “I am emaciated.” Similarly, sometimes a conditioned soul thinks, “I am happy” or “I am unhappy” — ideas based on the bodily concept of life. Simply by serving the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa, however, devotees become free from this bodily concept of life. So how could such illusion possibly affect the Supreme Personality of Godhead at any time?
FAQs
This verse says delusion is dispelled by serving the Lord’s lotus feet, especially when that devotion is strengthened by ātma-vidyā (true self-knowledge), which removes the deep-rooted false identification with the body and mind.
While narrating Kṛṣṇa’s acts, Śukadeva highlights their inner purpose: devotion to Kṛṣṇa is not merely emotional—it is the direct means to destroy beginningless ignorance and reach the supreme goal.
Anchor daily life in devotional practice (hearing, chanting, remembering) and reflect on the self as distinct from temporary roles; this combination steadily weakens anxiety-producing misidentification and builds clarity, purpose, and steadiness.