Krsna entered Vrndavana (tat vanam) which was nourishing for the cows (pasavyam). "A" combined with "visat" means that he completely entered the forest of Vrndavana, that is, with great absorption. By using the word "Madhava," which also means the spring month called Madhava, there is an indication that Krsna, like spring, caused the forest to rejoice with blossoms.

Having stated in a general way that the two boys herded the cows, Śukadeva now describes details of the sweet pastimes, by describing the first day, with Kṛṣṇa being most prominent, so that this need not be described elsewhere. Tat indicates Vṛndāvana or the forest with indescribable glories. Mādhava means the dear most of Lakṣmī. Out of great prema, remembering the particular pastime, Śukadeva uses this word. It indicates that Vṛndāvana was filled with all treasures. Mādhava also means spring time, causing joy to the forest. They played their flutes loudly (ud--īrayan) because of joy on entering the forest themselves, and because of eagerness to announce joyfully to the inhabitants of the forest that they had arrived. Their friends glorified them, out of joy and love, at the beginning of their forest play. They entered within the forest with affection (āviśat). Another meaning is that they made the inhabitants of the forest become submerged with thoughts of Kṛṣṇa (aveśa). The forest was naturally filled with flowers of all seasons (kusumākaram). Since the forest was suitable for the cows (paśavyam), the cows would be happy, and there would be no effort to care for them. Since they were surrounded by other boys, the two boys had strength. Thus they had the elements for playing happily. Thus it is said they desired to play.

Having stated in a general way that the two boys herded the cows, Śukadeva now describes details of the sweet pastimes, by describing the first day, with Kṛṣṇa being most prominent, so that this need not be described elsewhere. Tat indicates Vṛndāvana or the forest with indescribable glories. Or Śukadeva out of great prema indicates the place is the essence of all things. Mādhava means the dear most of Lakṣmī. This indicates that Vṛndāvana displays all wealth. Or it means he appeared in the Madhu dynasty to reveal his unlimited qualities as Bhagavān. It also indicates that when Kṛṣṇa enters this forest, it display all flowers and fruits of spring (mādhava). Or it indicates that Vṛndāvana enjoys madhura-rasa. He loudly played (udīrayan) with his sweet, budlike lips. He pḷayed to give joy to the inhabitants of the forest, by announcing his entrance. Or he became joyful on entering the forest. Since he was surrounded by boys singing his glories, he was joyful with a desire to play and used the flute to announce his play. Paśūn indicates buffaloes as well. He entered with affection (āviveśa). This suggests that when he entered all the birds and animals became absorbed in Kṛṣṇa (āveśa). He entered the forest full of flowers. In autumn there is a wealth of flowers, or Vṛndāvana is always filled with flower by its nature. He herded the cow without effort (paśavyam). He want with the boys and Balarāma. This indicates that they made up the ingredients for joyful playing.