Text 197] The Lord Instructs Srila Rapa Gosvami 373

sakhya-madhure—in fraternal love, paternity and conjugal love; ta’—certainly;
kare—does; sarikocana—minimizing.

TRANSLATION

“On the transcendental platform of neutrality and service, sometimes the
opulence of the Lord is prominent. However, in the transcendental mellows of
fraternal, paternal and conjugal love, the opulence is minimized.

TEXT 196

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vasudeva-devakira krsna carana vandila
aisvarya-jfiane dunhara mane bhaya haila

SYNONYMS

vasudeva-devakira—of Vasudeva and Devaki; krsna—Lord Krsna; carana—to
the lotus feet; vandila—offered prayers; aisvarya-jfdane —because of knowledge
of the opulence; dunhara—of both of them; mane—in the minds; bhaya haila—
there was fear.
TRANSLATION

“‘When Krsna offered prayers at the lotus feet of His mother and father,
Vasudeva and Devaki, they both felt awe, reverence and fear due to knowl-
edge of His opulences.

TEXT 197

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devaki vasudevas ca
vijidya jagad-isvarau

krta-sarnvandanau putrau
sasvajate na Sankitau

SYNONYMS

devaki—Devaki; vasudevah—Vasudeva; ca—and; vijfaya—understanding;
jagat-isvarau—the two Lords of the universe; krta-sarvandanau—having paid
obeisances; putrau—the two sons Krsna and Balarama; sasvajate—embraced;
na—not; sankitau—being frightened.
