Verse 67
ârdrâ–valokita–dhurâ–parinaddha–netram
âvishkrita–smita–sudhâ–madhurâdhar-oshtham,
âdyam pumân samavatansita–barhi-barham
âlokayanti kritinah krita–punya–punjâh.67.
Translation
Whose eyes are moistened with merciful love, Whose sweet honey like lips are always lit up with smiles, Whose head is adorned with peacock–feathers – only those who have performed countless pious deeds can get darshan of Sri Krishna Who is the Ocean of beauty and sweetness and Who is the primeval Purush. 67.
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rila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd says Sri Râdhâ was suffering extremely in Sri Krishna’s viraha. A kind of humility arose in Her and She congratulated all those who have Sri Krishna’s darshan. Sri Lilâshuk has echoed Her humble words in this verse. She is saying that only those who have performed lots and many pious deeds can get Sri Krishna’s darshan – That Sri Krishna, the One Who is the primeval Purush. Here âdya purush means, “The Gopis who are verily the Supreme Laxmis are the beloveds while Vrajendranandan Sri Krishna, the Supreme Purush, is their Lover.”
Srila Prabodhânanda Saraswatipâd says, “Even great saints such as Brahmâ, Mahâdev, Shuka, Nârad and Bhishma cannot get darshan of that Supreme Purush Vrajendranandan so easily.”
– [R.R.S.N. 4]
In that case, who will get His darshan?
Sri Lilâshuk is quoting Sri Râdhâ – “Only those who have performed lots and lots of pious deeds will get His darshan.” Nevertheless, the truth is, Sri Krishna’s darshan is not possible by performing any pious deed.
Sri Krishna-darshan is possible only if we have love for His Lotus feet. The darshan of Gopijana-vallabh[1] is especially rare. To behold the loving pastimes of Param-purush[2] Sri Krishna with the Gopis, we must be dedicated to the Gopis. Hence the words ‘pious deeds’ in the verse is just a customary speech. Just as Devarshi Nârad has glorified Mother Yashomati —
“O Mother of Krishna! How can I extol your glory? You have performed countless pious deeds by visiting innumerable Holy places and by offering alms, keeping vows and practicing austerities. Even Indra, Brahma and Maheshwar cannot get this mercy – That very same Purnabrahma[3] Sri Krishna is rolling on the earth and crying miserably begging you to lift Him on your lap! So it is beyond my comprehension how many pious deeds you must have performed.”
Actually, this was not due to any pious deed but due to extremely deep Vâtsalya-prem[4].
Similarly, Sripâd Shukamuni has mentioned that Sri Krishna’s sakhâs have performed many pious deeds.
“The gyânis and yogis experience Impersonal Brahman, the servile devotees extol Him as the Supreme Controller and the foolish materialists think He is an ordinary human. However, the Gopa boys started playing with That Swayam Bhagavân Sri Krishna! They must have performed countless pious deeds.”
– [S.B 10.12.11]
In this manner, it is customary to speak of “lots and lots of pious deeds”.
In some texts, we find ‘âkarnayanti’ instead of ‘âlokayanti’. In that case the meaning will be, only those who have performed countless pious deeds are fortunate enough to hear Sri Krishna-Kathâ.
Srimad Bhâgavatam proclaims in the beginning itself – “As soon as a punyavân[5] wishes to hear Srimad Bhâgavatam, Sri Hari is imprisoned in His heart”. – [Srimad-Bhâgavatam 1.1.2]
When Sri Bhagavân is imprisoned in our hearts if we merely wish to hear about Him, then it is needless to say that if we actually hear Sri Krishna Kathâ, He will most certainly be confined in our hearts. Moreover, how blessed is he who has His darshan! We have stated that only the premiks can get Sri Krishna’s darshan. The asuras had also seen Sri Krishna, but they had not relished Sri Krishna’s sweetness, since they were devoid of prem. Instead, their hearts burnt in envy. Ordinary materialists, gyânis and yogis too see Him, but they are not so fortunate as to relish Sri Krishna-mâdhuri, since they are devoid of prem. The Âchâryas say, if we cannot relish Sri Krishna’s sweetness, then even sâkshâtkâr is as useless as no sâkshâtkâr.
How is That Sri Krishna?
His eyes are moist with love and drip with compassion. Whoever gets his darshan, feels – “Oh! How much love and mercy my sweet Lord is showering on me!” Hence, Sri Krishna’s eyes attract everyone. In addition, His smile is nectarine.
His lips are very sweet His sweet smile is extremely attractive to the Vrajabâlâs. The Mahâjan has said, “My heart swings along with His swaying laughter and I want to sacrifice my youth. Soft smiles play on His rosy lips while He devastates my honour with the corner of His mischievous eyes.
Countless cascades of honey roll down from His laughter! Oh! My darling’s soft smiles are the essence of love.”
Srila Bhatta Goswâmipâd has explained, Sri Lilâshuk is saying – Aho! Sri Krishna’s darshan is extremely rare. Only those who have performed many pious deeds get His darshan. ‘Krita-punya-punjâh’ means ‘those who have collected an enormous pile of pious deeds. ‘Kritinah’ means ‘great achievers’ – they are the ones who get Âdipurush[6] Sri Bhagavân’s darshan. Is Sri Nârâyan That Âdipurush?
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