105. Srimad Bhagavata - Gopikas Meet Srikrishna at Brindavan
On hearing the sound of Srikrishna’s song, Gopikas, leaving aside all their work, left their home. When they reach Him, Srikrishna says, “Welcome to all of you. Please tell me your needs and I shall fulfill them. Is everyone safe at Gokulam?”.
Hidden Meaning: It's a good fortune that you are here because your birth itself is blessed and not soaked with sufferings. You have come here to receive the highest status of Atma Swaroopa from Me (usually attained by great Yogis and Maharishis).
If you understand it, can you go further from it? When you are a seeker of ultimate truth, all other worldly things will move on their own. No one needs to end it or manage it. Take care of yourself. Leave aside all your material discomforts and concentrate on ultimate bliss with Almighty.
Srikrishna said, “It is night, dark place, and wild animals may harm you. Please go back to your homes. Females should not be outside at night. Moreover, you look beautiful.
Hidden meaning: Rajani (one who attracts) represents night (tamoguna). My Akandananda Swaroopa is similar to night. Sages and Yogis seek this Swaroopa. Stay back and taste it. Everyone is eligible for moksha or this Swaroopa.
There is no fear of wild animals or darkness. This tattva will give eternal happiness, and it is not temporary. You need to attempt it and move forward.
Srikrishna says: “Father, husband, brothers will be in search of you”. They will be worried. So, go back.
Hidden meaning: Do not worry about all these people. How long can you satisfy them? Let them search. Why worry or be afraid of them. You need to choose your path of eternal happiness.
Srikrishna says: “ You have seen various flowers, moonlight, experienced cool breeze coming from Yamuna river. So, go back now.
Hidden Meaning: You have seen the benefits of material actions. They are all temporary and will not give eternal happiness. Develop Vairagya (desirelessness), and you will cross this ocean of Samsara.
Gopikas Response
Gopikas were shell shocked when Srikrishna asked them to go back. Literally, they couldn't bear His words, but they didn't move. They didn't know what to do and began to cry with tears flowing down and wetting their clothes. Their pain was visible and genuine.
Slowly gaining strength, they said, “Do not ask us to go back. You know we left everything to seek your feet. Please treat us as Mumukshus (one who seeks moksha or final beatitude).
Why should we still follow swadharma? We will instead serve you. Don't crush our desires. We do not wish to go back home”.
Source: Bhagavatha Mahapurana
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