O Lord Kṛṣṇa, affectionate to Your devotee and pleased by his word, with a cheerful You gave Your mercy to Lord Brahma. You delighted him with Your smiling glance and gave him permission to depart.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, You awakened the calves and cowherd boys from their slumber, placed then in Vṛndāvana as before, and brought the calves to the shore of the Yamunā. O Lord Who performs wonderful activities, I offer respectful obeisances unto You.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, You laugh and smile, hearing the joking words of the charming and innocent cowherd boys. O festival for the houses of Vraja, Your appearance and Your pastimes are very colorful and astonishing and You delight the hearts of the gopīs.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, O best friend of all living entities, You are more dear (to the devotees) than their own selves. The nature of the ocean of pure love for You was determined and ascertained in the conversation of King Parikshit and Shukadeva Gosvami.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, You are expert at performing Your astonishing pastimes in Your own abode. You play the games of constructing a bridge and of jumping up and down like a frog. O Lord, please protect me.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Obeisance 41?
Obeisance 41 was composed by Sanatana Goswami. It appears in Krsna Lila Stava.
What is the meaning of Obeisance 41?
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, affectionate to Your devotee and pleased by his word, with a cheerful You gave Your mercy to Lord Brahma. You delighted him with Your smiling glance and gave him permission to depart.
How many verses does Obeisance 41 have?
Obeisance 41 has 5 verses.
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