SMB C10. Ch 25. For removal of obstruction

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Here are the key ślokas from Śrīmad Bhāgavatam – Canto 10, Chapter 25 (Govardhana-līlā) that are most often quoted for bhakti, surrender, and philosophy.

🌿 Key Ślokas — 

SB 10.25

1. Vrajavāsīs surrender to Krishna

SB 10.25.1

śrī-śuka uvāca

indras tu kṛṣṇa-vimukhaḥ prakaṭāmarṣa-kopavān

abhyavarṣad vṛṣaṁ ghoraṁ vṛndāvanaṁ samantataḥ

Essence:

Indra, blinded by pride and anger, unleashes terrible rains upon Vṛndāvana.

2. Total refuge in Krishna

SB 10.25.18

taṁ dṛṣṭvā bhagavantaṁ te

vraja-vāsino ’bhayaṁ gatāḥ

praṇipatyābhiyācanta

rakṣaṇaṁ bhagavān prabhuḥ

Essence:

Seeing Krishna, the Vrajavāsīs bow down and beg Him for protection.

3. Krishna lifts Govardhana

SB 10.25.19

tataḥ sa līlayā śailaṁ

utpāṭyaika-kareṇa hi

bibhrac chata-sahasrāṇāṁ

chatrāyopānahāvat

Essence:

Krishna effortlessly lifts Govardhana Hill like an umbrella.

4. Shelter beneath the Hill

SB 10.25.20

tatra gopāś ca gāvaś ca

gopyaś ca vraja-vāsinaḥ

upatasthur mahātmānaṁ

śaraṇaṁ śaraṇārthinām

Essence:

The people of Vraja and their cows take shelter under Krishna’s protection.

5. Seven days of divine protection

SB 10.25.23

sapta-rātraṁ mahā-vṛṣṭyā

vātena ca samīritāḥ

vrajaukaso na bādhyanta

kṛṣṇenāmitatejasā

Essence:

For seven days, the storm cannot disturb those protected by Krishna.

6. Indra’s realization

SB 10.25.26

kṛṣṇasya tac chrutaṁ karma

indro vismita-mānasaḥ

nirjagāma madād dṛptaḥ

śāntaḥ prāpya mahā-matiḥ

Essence:

Indra becomes humbled, giving up pride after witnessing Krishna’s power.

🌸 Bhakti takeaway from Chapter 25

Exclusive dependence on Krishna brings absolute protection.

Ananya-śaraṇāgati is the soul of this chapter.

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Śrīmad Bhāgavatam – Canto 10, Chapter 25 🌧️🏔️

Title: Lord Krishna Lifts Govardhana Hill

Here’s a clear, devotional overview of this famous chapter:

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🌿 What happens in Chapter 25?

This chapter describes the climax of the Govardhana-līlā.

1️⃣ Indra’s Pride Is Broken

• Indra, angry that his worship was stopped, sends devastating rains to Vṛndāvana.

• Torrents, wind, and flooding threaten the lives of the Vrajavāsīs and cows.

2️⃣ Total Surrender of Vraja

• The residents of Vṛndāvana—cowherds, cows, women, children—run to Krishna for protection.

• This is pure śaraṇāgati (complete surrender).

3️⃣ Krishna Lifts Govardhana

• Krishna effortlessly lifts Govardhana Hill with the little finger of His left hand.

• He invites everyone to take shelter beneath it, like under a giant umbrella.

4️⃣ Seven Days of Protection

• For seven days and nights, Krishna holds the hill.

• The residents feel no hunger, thirst, or fear—only bliss, gazing at Krishna.

5️⃣ Indra Admits Defeat

• Indra realizes Krishna’s supreme position.

• He withdraws the storm, humbled and ashamed.

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🌸 Core Teachings of the Chapter

• Bhagavān, not demigods, is the ultimate protector

• Pride leads to downfall (even for Indra)

• Exclusive devotion (ananya-bhakti) is rewarded

• God protects those who depend on Him alone

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✨ Famous Bhāva (Mood)

This chapter beautifully shows Krishna as:

• Vraja-nātha (protector of Vraja)

• Bhakta-vatsala (affectionate to devotees)

• Līlā-puruṣottama (Supreme Lord playing like a child)

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