In a realm where divine lessons unfold, once Shri Krishna, accompanied by Narad Muni, assumed the guise of humble sages and wandered upon the earthly domain.
Their journey led them to the door of a prosperous Seth, where they sought alms. However, met with disdain, Seth rebuffed them, urging them to seek sustenance elsewhere.
Witnessing this display of arrogance, Narad Muni, indignant, suggested divine retribution. Yet, Shri Krishna, in his infinite compassion, bestowed upon Seth the boon of increased wealth before departing.
As they treaded further, their path led them to a humble abode, sheltering a devout elderly lady, whose heart resonated with devotion for Shri Krishna.
Welcoming the disguised sages with unbridled joy, she offered the only possession she possessed—milk, a token of her unwavering faith.
Moved by her devotion, Narad Muni beseeched Shri Krishna to bless her with prosperity. And in response, Shri Krishna, with profound wisdom, uttered a seemingly paradoxical blessing—may her cow perish.
Baffled by the cryptic blessing, Narad Muni questioned its rationale. Shri Krishna, in his omniscience, revealed the intricacies of divine providence.
The elderly lady, so deeply attached to her cow, would, in her final moments, be consumed with worry for its welfare. Her fixation on the cow would tether her consciousness to earthly concerns, preventing her soul from ascending to divine realms.
Conversely, the Seth, granted abundant wealth, would, in his final moments, be engrossed in thoughts of his riches. Thus, bound by attachment, his soul would transmigrate into a life fraught with peril.
In this cosmic dance of karma, Shri Krishna imparts a timeless truth—detachment from worldly attachments paves the path to spiritual liberation. For it is in remembrance of the divine that true bliss resides, transcending the ephemeral pursuits of material wealth.