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Sri Pariksit continued: From dread of the great pain of separation from Krsna, the faces of the ladies like Devaki and Rukmini were pale, downcast, and full of tears. Looking at those women affectionately, gentle-hearted Krsna quickly gestured for an inkpot and paper.

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The residents of Vraja, all simple-hearted people, trusted Nanda's words. Thinking about Your loving affection, they accepted the jewelry and put it on their bodies.

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Sri Pariksit said: Although the Personality of Godhead must have heard these words, He pretended He had not. Driven by sorrow, He then inquired from Uddhava as though ignorant.

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Padmavati said: Krsna, why should You lament? Just listen to my advice. Whi living eleven years in the home of Nanda Gopa, You two brothers enjoyed various comforts. For that, I swear, my husband will repay Nanda twice over. My husband will see to it that Garga Muni calculates the amount to the smallest fraction and delivers it by his own hand And if Nanada owes You payment for tending his cows, let him pay You or not, as he wishes.

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I anxiously requested, "Krsna, please find some excuse to go to Your cowherd village just once and save the lives of the people there."

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Sri Pariksit said: Upon hearing this, the mother of the wicked Kamsa spoke out, her head shaking, her manner bold, her judgment spoiled by old age.

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As if entranced, in each event they wanted only to assure Krsna's welfare. They never thought about themselves.