Akrura finds it very difficult to persuade the Gopis to release Shree Krishna from them. Akrura himself cried after reflecting over the pains endured by the Gopis. The Gopis scold the God of Creation:
(The God of Creation had lost all his wisdom when he wrote the future. He created a pair and then broke it unwittingly. What kind of mind set has he?) “
O God of creation! You are merciless. You have made us love Shree Krishna and now you are compelling us to live separated.” Mother Yashoda knew about the intentions of Akrura and Kansa. Her motherly heart feared the unforeseen future. She said to Nandrai, “O worthy husband! If you desire to honour the invitation, you should go happily but go alone, without Shree Krishna. Shree Krishna should not go with you and Akrura. I will not allow it.”
Nandrai said, “O virtuous lady! I shall be with them. Don’t worry for Shree Krishna. We shall be there for two or three days and shall be back home without any problem.”
All are in deep sleep at night, but sleepless mother Yashodaji turns on her bed in unforeseen worry. Krishna is to leave for Mathura the next morning. What would be her condition in the absence of her darling son? Krishna is shy in nature. Who will help him there to have meals properly and on time? Confronted by worries and gripped in unbearable tension, she leaves her bed to enjoy the free open air of the courtyard. She cries silently sitting there in the courtyard.
Krishna was beside her, sleeping with his mother. He woke up at midnight and walked to the courtyard in search of his mother. He found her there sitting in deep grief. Krishna came to her and wiped her eyes with his pitamber. He inquired politely, “O Mother! Why are you crying?”
Mother said, “My Son! What else should I do? I cannot live without you. How will I pass the time without seeing your moon like face? I lived my life by looking at you everyday. Now my life will be a punishment for me. My son! Please don’t go to Mathura.”
Lord Shree Krishna cried in love for his mother. He comforted her and assured her that he would return as soon as he could to be with her. Mother Yashoda held Shree Krishna and had auspicious morning bath. She dressed him with love and affection. She said in melancholy, “O Dear Son! O My Krishna. This appears to be the last time I will dress you with my own hands. When will I see again your lovely face?” Her heart and soul are not within her control. She feeds him with her own hand, morsel after morsel. She cries and weeps while helpings him take the meal. Helpless Yashodaji laments loudly, “O Krishna! Who will help you there to have meals?” The Gopis too cried in the pains of separation, “O Krishna! O Krishna!”
Pada - 3
(O Krishna! O Lord! Don’t go to Mathura. Don’t leave us without any support. If it a must to visit Mathura, please take us wish you.)
(You have loved us. Now don’t leave us in separation. Please be kind to us and allow us to live with you. We have lost our patience in fear of separation. Be kind to our sorrowful state.)
The Gopis pray in lamentation, “O Krishna! Take us along with you if you are going to Mathura. O Krishna! You are our precious wealth. The great hooded serpent would become blind if he lost his unearthly jewel. A businessman would be sad and poor if he lost his wealth or business. O Krishna! Likewise, you are our most precious wealth. You are everything to us. Therefore, don’t leave us without any support, by leaving for Mathura.”