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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.8.45

तां बाढमित्युपामन्‍त्र्य प्रविश्य गजसाह्वयम् । स्त्रियश्च स्वपुरं यास्यन् प्रेम्णा राज्ञा निवारित: ॥ ४५ ॥
tāṁ bāḍham ity upāmantrya
[taam baadham ity upaamantrya]
praviśya gajasāhvayam
[pravishya gajasaahvayam]
striyaś ca sva-puraṁ yāsyan
[striyash cha sva-puram yaasyan]
premṇā rājñā nivāritaḥ
[premnaa raajnaa nivaaritah]
Word-for-word
tām — all those bāḍham — accepted iti — thus upāmantrya — subsequently informed praviśya — entering gajasāhvayam — the palace of Hastināpura striyaḥ ca — other ladies sva-puram — own residence yāsyan — while starting for premṇā — with love rājñā — by the King nivāritaḥ — stopped.
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
tāṁ bāḍham ity upāmantrya
tām
all those
bāḍham
accepted
iti
thus
upāmantrya
subsequently informed
praviśya gajasāhvayam
praviśya
entering
gajasāhvayam
the palace of Hastināpura
striyaś ca sva-puraṁ yāsyan
striyaḥ ca
other ladies
sva-puram
own residence
yāsyan
while starting for
premṇā rājñā nivāritaḥ
premṇā
with love
rājñā
by the King
nivāritaḥ
stopped.
Thus accepting the prayers of Śrīmatī Kuntīdevī, the Lord subsequently informed other ladies of His departure by entering the palace of Hastināpura. But upon preparing to leave, He was stopped by King Yudhiṣṭhira, who implored Him lovingly.
Purport

No one could make Lord Kṛṣṇa stay at Hastināpura when He decided to start for Dvārakā, but the simple request of King Yudhiṣṭhira that the Lord remain there for a few days more was immediately effective. This signifies that the power of King Yudhiṣṭhira was loving affection, which the Lord could not deny. The almighty God is thus conquered only by loving service and nothing else. He is fully independent in all His dealings, but He voluntarily accepts obligations by the loving affection of His pure devotees.

— A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura Gauḍīya
Translation
Agreeing with her, Kṛṣṇa entered Hastināpura. Wanting to leave for his city, he took permission from Kuntī and the other women. He was prevented from leaving by Yudhiṣṭhira out his great love for Kṛṣṇa.
Commentary

Kuntī had prayed that her mind be concentrated only on the Lord. Kṛṣṇa accepted that. He then went away from the chariot stable and returned to Hastināpura. He then took permission to leave from Kuntī and the other women headed by Subhadrā. As he was about to go to Dvārakā, Yudhiṣṭhira prevented him, begging that he stay a little longer. This indicates that Kṛṣṇa was completely controlled by the love of the king.

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Personal Guidance
Accepting her prayers, He informed the other ladies of His departure but was stopped by Yudhiṣṭhira's loving plea. Sometimes love's request slows even God. Asking the Lord to stay is allowed.
Reflection Questions
  • What am I afraid to ask the Lord for because I think He has other plans?
  • Where could my own loving plea matter more than I credit?
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