Srimad Bhagavatam 10.13.26-27 - Every Relationship demands Sacrifice (download mp3) , (download flv) and (download mp4)
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SB 10.13.26
vrajaukasam sva-tokesu
sneha-vally abdam anvaham
sanair nihsima vavrdhe
yatha krsne tv apurvavat
Translation:
Although the inhabitants of Vrajabhumi, the cowherd men and cowherd women, previously had more affection for Krsna than for their own children, now, for one year, their affection for their own sons continuously increased, for Krsna had now become their sons. There was no limit to the increment of their affection for their sons, who were now Krsna. Every day they found new inspiration for loving their children as much as they loved Krsna.
SB 10.13.27
ittham atmatmanatmanam
vatsa-pala-misena sah
palayan vatsapo varsam
cikride vana-gosthayoh
Translation:
In this way, Lord Sri Krsna, having Himself become the cowherd boys and groups of calves, maintained Himself by Himself. Thus He continued His pastimes, both in Vrndavana and in the forest, for one year.
Purport:
Everything was Krsna. The calves, the cowherd boys and their maintainer Himself were all Krsna. In other words, Krsna expanded Himself in varieties of calves and cowherd boys and continued His pastimes uninterrupted for one year. As stated in Bhagavad-gita, Krsna’s expansion is situated in everyone’s heart as the Supersoul. Similarly, instead of expanding Himself as the Supersoul, He expanded Himself as a portion of calves and cowherd boys for one continuous year.
