TEXT 176
evam mad-arthojjhita-loka-veda-
svanam hi vo mayy anuvrttaye 'balah
maya paroksam bhajata tirohitam
masuyitum marhatha tat priyam priyah
SYNONYMS
evamthus; mat-arthafor Me; ujjhitarejected; lokapopular customs; vedaVedic injunctions; svanamown families; hicertainly; vahof you; mayiMe; anuvrttayeto increase regard for; abalahO women; mayaby Me; paroksaminvisible; bhajatafavoring; tirohitamwithdrawn from sight; maMe; asuyitumto be displeased with; ma arhathayou do not deserve; tattherefore; priyamwho is dear; priyahO dear ones.
TRANSLATION
"O My beloved gopis, you have renounced social customs, scriptural injunctions and your relatives for My sake. I disappeared behind you only to increase your concentration upon Me. Since I disappeared for your benefit, you should not be displeased with Me."
PURPORT
This text from Srimad-Bhagavatam (10.32.21) was spoken by Lord Krsna when He returned to the arena of the rasa-lila.

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