103. Srimad Bhagavata - Gopika’s Undeterred Devotion
Why were Gopikas unstoppable?
When Gopikas completed Katyayini vrat, Srikrishna assured them that he would fulfill their wish soon.
On a full moon day, Brindavan forest was fully lit. Chandra, the Moon-god, was resembling Ramaa, alias Mahalakshmi. Srikrishna decided to fulfill His promise made to Gopikas and uplift their lives.
Srikrishna, in his melodious voice, began to sing, and the sound reached Vraja. Every Gopika in Vraja was able to hear His voice or, to say, the call from Him. From young girls to middle-aged women to elderly women - all of them desired to see Srikrishna. They filled their minds thinking only of Him.
Gopikas weren't concerned about anything, be it stepping out of the house after sunset, or taking consent from their spouse, or completion of chores or other work they were engaged in.
Some were milking the cows, feeding their babies, serving their spouse, cooking the meal, or boiling milk for children.
They followed the direction in which the divine voice of Srikrishna came from. They left their home abruptly and weren't even concerned to dress up appropriately or adjust their displaced jewelry.
Did none stop them?
Yes, spouse, father, brothers, and uncles stopped them, but Gopikas, with their mind fixed on Srikrishna, had their way.
Few of them who couldn't step out of the house, due to their disability or sickness, were meditating on Him. Their mental agony of not meeting Srikrishna in person burnt all their sins and derived bigger benefits.
Indeed, they had no connection with the body as their prarabda karma vanished. Those who went in search of Him had lost their worldly requirements.
Their focus is similar to one who is on spiritual pursuit.
Source: Bhagavatha Mahapurana
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