24 / Further Traits of Sri Krsna

After describing the different opulences of Krsna, Srila Rupa Go-
svami tries to further describe the transcendental beauties and quali-
ties of the Lord as: decorated, enjoying, pleasing, dependable, steady
and predominating. He is also described as a meticulous dresser and a
magnanimous personality. These are generally considered to be the
qualities of great personalities.

Decorated

It is said that a person is great if he is decorated with the qualities
of being very merciful toward the unfortunate, very powerful, superi-
or, chivalrous, enthusiastic, expert and truthful. These decorations
were manifested in the character of Krsna during His Govardhana-
lila. At that time the whole tract of land in Vrndavana was being
disturbed by the rains sent by Indra, as described elsewhere above.
At first Krsna thought, “Let me retaliate against this vengeance of
Indra by destroying his heavenly kingdom,” but later on, when He
thought of the insignificance of the King of heaven, Krsna changed
His mind and felt merciful toward Indra. No one is able to tolerate
the wrath of Krsna, so instead of retaliating against Indra, He simply
showed His compassion for His friends in Vrndavana by lifting the
whole of Govardhan Hill to protect them.

Enjoying
When a person is seen to be always happy and is accustomed to

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