Shloka 50
Arjuna Marries Subhadrā; Kṛṣṇa Honors Two Devotees in Mithilā (Śrutadeva and Bahulāśva)
श्रीशुक उवाच तदुक्तमित्युपाकर्ण्य भगवान् प्रणतार्तिहा । गृहीत्वा पाणिना पाणिं प्रहसंस्तमुवाच ह ॥ ५० ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca tad-uktam ity upākarṇya bhagavān praṇatārti-hā gṛhītvā pāṇinā pāṇiṁ prahasaṁs tam uvāca ha
圣者舒迦提婆·高斯瓦弥说：听了室鲁达婆这些话后，那位解除归依者忧苦的至上人格神，握住他的手，含笑对他说道如下。
Ācārya Viśvanātha comments that Lord Kṛṣṇa took Śrutadeva’s hand and smiled as a gesture of friendship, to tell Him, “Yes, you know the truth about Me, and I also know all about you. So now I will tell you something special.”
FAQs
This verse describes Bhagavān as “praṇatārtihā,” the one who destroys the sorrow of those who bow and take shelter of Him—showing that sincere surrender draws the Lord’s personal protection and kindness.
After hearing the person’s words, the Lord responds with intimate reassurance—holding the hand and smiling to remove fear or grief and to communicate affectionate acceptance.
Practice humble surrender through prayer, remembrance, and ethical living; when anxiety arises, consciously place the burden at Krishna’s feet, trusting His guidance while continuing your duties steadily.