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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.39.33

गोपास्तमन्वसज्जन्त नन्दाद्या: शकटैस्तत: । आदायोपायनं भूरि कुम्भान् गोरससम्भृतान् ॥ ३३ ॥
gopās tam anvasajjanta
[gopaas tam anvasajjanta]
nandādyāḥ śakaṭais tataḥ
[nandaadyaah shakatais tatah]
ādāyopāyanaṁ bhūri
[aadaayopaayanam bhoori]
kumbhān go-rasa-sambhṛtān
[kumbhaan go-rasa-sambhritaan]
Word-for-word
gopāḥ — the cowherd men tam — Him anvasajjanta — followed nanda - ādyāḥ — headed by Nanda śakaṭaiḥ — in their wagons tataḥ — then ādāya — having taken upāyanam — offerings bhūri — abundant kumbhān — clay pots go - rasa — with milk products sambhṛtān — filled .
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
gopās tam anvasajjanta
gopāḥ
the cowherd men
tam
Him
anvasajjanta
followed
nandādyāḥ śakaṭais tataḥ
nanda - ādyāḥ
headed by Nanda
śakaṭaiḥ
in their wagons
tataḥ
then
ādāyopāyanaṁ bhūri
ādāya
having taken
upāyanam
offerings
bhūri
abundant
kumbhān go-rasa-sambhṛtān
kumbhān
clay pots
go - rasa
with milk products
sambhṛtān
filled .
Important Words
  • nanda - ādyāḥ — headed by Nanda
    Nanda leads — vātsalya-rasa's father escorting his son into the city. Gauḍīya commentators emphasize that Nanda does not merely send Kṛṣṇa; he goes along, as a true vātsala-pitā would.
  • anvasajjanta — they attached themselves (behind) / followed
    Anu + √sañj — to cling-behind. The cowherds 'cling' after the chariot. Saṅga is the word; they cannot bear separation either, but they have the legitimate cover of accompanying Nanda's tribute.
  • upāyanam — tribute / gifts (for the king)
    Same word as in v.11-12. The Vrajavāsīs perform the political role of feudal subjects bringing produce to Kaṁsa; they do not yet know the produce includes their own beloved son.
  • go - rasa — milk products
    Go-rasa packed in clay pots — the literal essence of Vraja's life poured into vessels and carried across the Yamunā. A metaphor doubles itself: their Kṛṣṇa, their go-rasa, is also being carried out.
Led by Nanda Mahārāja, the cowherd men followed behind Lord Kṛṣṇa in their wagons. The men brought along many offerings for the King, including clay pots filled with ghee and other milk products.
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura Gauḍīya
Translation
Led by Nanda Mahārāja, the cowherd men followed behind Lord Kṛṣṇa in their wagons. The men brought along many offerings for the King, including clay pots filled with ghee and other milk products.
Jīva Gosvāmī Gauḍīya
Commentary

The cowherds, headed by Nanda, Sannanda and others, followed the chariot since they were afflicted with various worries. They were delayed because of (tataḥ) carrying excellent gifts like jewels and the pots, including pots for an auspicious journey

Related values & verses
Related values
Dana (Charity / Generosity)Prema (Divine Love)Bhakti (Devotion)Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)Tyaga (Renunciation / Letting Go)Nishkama Karma (Selfless Action)Seva (Service / Selfless Action)Yajña (Sacrifice / Spirit of Offering)
Related verses
SB 4.29.1 BG 8.4 BG 3.9 BG 3.10 BG 4.24
Concepts
RasaJiva
Related lectures
Personal Guidance
Nanda Mahārāja and the cowherd men follow in wagons with clay pots of ghee and milk products for the King. Devotional service includes carrying material offerings — the journey of farewell carries practical tribute too.
Reflection Questions
  • What practical 'pots of ghee' have you forgotten to bring on your spiritual journeys?
  • Where does substance need to accompany sentiment?
Analogy

Like elders following their son to the war-camp with carts of provisions — Nanda and the cowherds follow Kṛṣṇa's chariot, their wagons loaded with pots of ghee and milk-products to present to the king. The whole pastoral economy of Vraja moves behind the boy who is its center.

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