When glorious Lord Kṛṣṇa entered the assembly, the people told Him, The sun-god has come to see Your feet."
Lord Kṛṣṇa smiled and said, He is not the sun-god. He is King Satrājit holding a splendid jewel." Hearing this, the people left. Satrājit did not approach Lord Kṛṣṇa, but quickly left also.
Desiring to expose Satrājit's selfish pride, Lord Balarāma asked him to give the jewel to King Ugrasena. When Satrājit gave it to his brother Prasena instead, Lord Kṛṣṇa laughed aloud.
When a lion in the jungle killed Prasena, Lord Kṛṣṇa became heavy at heart. Then Satrājit and his friends spoke badly of Lord Kṛṣṇa, thinking Him their enemy.
Searching with many exalted persons, Lord Kṛṣṇa found Prasena's body mauled to death by a lion. Following the pawprints to a mountainous country, Kṛṣṇa found the
lion was also dead.
Lord Kṛṣṇa found Jāmbavān's footprints, but not the jewel. Leaving the other people behind, Lord Kṛṣṇa followed the footprints into a mountain cave.
Entering Jāmbavān's home, and seeing the jewel, Lord Kṛṣṇa wished to take it. Jāmbavān's son, the prince of the Ṛkṣas, who had been playing with the jewel, ran to his nurse.
When Lord Kṛṣṇa wanted to take the jewel, the frightened and trembling nurse screamed. Intelligent Jāmabavān came at once and, his intelligence now clouded, attacked Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Kṛṣṇa and Jāmbavān fought for twenty-eight days, but neither could defeat the other. After playing in this way for a long time, Lord Kṛṣṇa finally bestowed his mercy on Jāmabavān as if Jāmabavān were His own son.
Pure-hearted Jāmbavān surrendered to Lord Kṛṣṇa, begged forgiveness for his offense of fighting with the Lord, and with great devotion offered the jewel and his daughter, Jāmbavati, to the Lord.
Returning with Jāmbavati and the jewel, and giving the jewel to King Satrājit, Lord Kṛṣṇa was happy at heart. Embarrassed, King Satrājit decided to give his own daughter, as well as the jewel, to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Lord Kṛṣṇa accepted Satrājit's daughter, Satyabhāmā, but not the jewel. With great devotion, Satyabhāmā had endeavored to attain Lord Kṛṣṇa. Then, in a conspiracy led by Akrūra and others, Śatadhanvā killed Satrājit, stole the jewel, and fled. Lord Kṛṣṇa pursued him, killed him, and later took the jewel from Akrūra.
O Nanda, O king of Vraja, Lord Kṛṣṇa then met with the Yādavas and pleased them in many ways. Lord Kṛṣṇa is a full moon eternally rising in your family, a full moon that is the life of all the eyes of Vraja.
About Agharir Atha Sabhyaiḥ Sabhantar Upaveśī
One verse from within Gopala-campu. Its opening words describe 'the foe of Agha [Krishna]' seated 'within an assembly, among its members' — placing Krishna in a royal court or gathering, though the specific occasion is not given here.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Agharir Atha Sabhyaiḥ Sabhantar Upaveśī?
Agharir Atha Sabhyaiḥ Sabhantar Upaveśī was composed by Jiva Goswami. It appears in Gopala Campu.
What is the meaning of Agharir Atha Sabhyaiḥ Sabhantar Upaveśī?
When glorious Lord Kṛṣṇa entered the assembly, the people told Him, The sun-god has come to see Your feet."
How many verses does Agharir Atha Sabhyaiḥ Sabhantar Upaveśī have?
Agharir Atha Sabhyaiḥ Sabhantar Upaveśī has 13 verses.
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