Rukmini's Message to Lord Krishna

2014-10-25
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.52.04-05 - Rukmini's Message to Lord Krishna (download mp3)
by Vraj Bihari Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
www.iskcondesiretree.net




SB 10.52.4
badary-asramam asadya
 nara-narayanalayam
sarva-dvandva-sahah santas
 tapasaradhayad dharim

Translation:
There he arrived at Badarikasrama, the abode of Lord Nara-Narayana, where, remaining tolerant of all dualities, he peacefully worshiped the Supreme Lord Hari by performing severe austerities.


SB 10.52.5
bhagavan punar avrajya
 purim yavana-vestitam
hatva mleccha-balam ninye
 tadiyam dvarakam dhanam

Translation:
The Lord returned to Mathura, which was still surrounded by Yavanas. Then He destroyed the army of barbarians and began taking their valuables to Dvaraka.

Purport:
It is clear from this verse that Kalayavana alone pursued Lord Krsna into the mountain cave. When Krsna returned to the besieged city of Mathura, He eliminated the vast barbarian army.