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Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He never forgets to
show social etiquette in His dealings.
35. Liberal

Any person who is by his natural behavior very mild is called lib-
eral.

A statement by Uddhava after the Syamantaka jewel plundering
confirms that Krsna is so kind and favorable that if a servitor is ac-
cused even of great offenses, Krsna does not take this into considera-
tion. He simply considers the service that is rendered by His devotee.
36. Shy

A person who sometimes exhibits humility and bashfulness is called
shy.

As described in the Lalita-madhava, Krsna’s shyness was manifested
when He lifted Govardhan Hill by the little finger of His left hand.
All of the gopis were observing Krsna’s wonderful achievement, and
Krsna was also smiling at seeing the gopis. When Krsna’s glance went
over the breasts of the gopis, His hand began to shake, and upon
seeing His hand shake, all of the cowherd men underneath the hill
became a little disturbed. Then there was a tumultuous roaring sound,
and they all began to pray to Krsna for safety. At this time Lord
Balarama was smiling, thinking that these cowherd men had been
frightened by the shaking of Govardhan Hill. But, seeing Balarama
smile, Krsna thought that Balarama had understood His mind in ob-
serving the breasts of the gopis, and He immediately became bashful.
37. Protector of Surrendered Souls

Krsna is the protector of all surrendered souls.

Some enemy of Krsna’s was enlivened with the thought that he
needn’t fear Krsna because if he simply surrendered unto Him, Krsna
would give him all protection. Krsna is sometimes compared with the
moon, which does not hesitate to distribute its soothing rays, even on
the houses of the candalas and untouchables.
