UDDHAVA TO SHRI KRISHNA
tam tvakhilatma-dayiteshvaram ashritanam
sarvartha-dam sva-krita-vid vishrijeta ko n
ko va bhajet kim api vismritaye ’nu bhutyai
kim va bhaven na tava pada-rajo-jusham nah
tam—that; tva—You; akhila—of all; atma—the Supreme Soul; dayita—the most dear; ishvaram—and the supreme controller; ashritanam—of those who take shelter of You; sarva-artha—of all perfections; dam—the bestower; sva-krita—the benefit you have given; vit—who knows; vishrijeta—can reject; kah—who; nu—indeed; kah—who; va—or; bhajet—can accept; kim api—anything; vismritaye—for forgetfulness; anu—consequently; bhutyai—for sense gratification; kim—what; va—or; bhavet—is; na—not; tava—Your; pada—of the lotus feet; rajah—the dust; jusham—for those who are serving; nah—ourselves.
Who, then, could dare reject You, the very Soul, the most dear object of worship, and the Supreme Lord of all - You who give all possible perfections to the devotees who take shelter of You? Who could be so ungrateful, knowing the benefits You bestow? Who would reject You and accept something for the sake of material enjoyment, which simply leads to forgetfulness of You? And what lack is there for us who are engaged in the service of the dust of Your lotus feet?
These words are not spoken by an ordinary human being. Where do we hear such words? This is scripture. Recorded for the benefit of everyone. The verses are best read out loud. This verse is saturated with devotional ecstasy. It is our great good fortune to be able to listen in on Uddhava's conversation with Sri Krishna. For by hearing the words from the mouths of pure devotees like Uddhava we become purified.
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