Dashakam 047 Bound to Mortar Stone

This Dashakam is significant as it describes the famous incident of Yashoda trying to tie the playful baby Krishna to a mortar after he mischievously broke a pot of curd in anger.

Key points of significance include:

• The Dasakam vividly narrates Krishna’s innocent but mischievous nature as an infant, including how he interrupted Yashoda while she was churning curds.

• Due to Krishna's refusal to be controlled and his playful antics, Yashoda attempts to tie him to the mortar to keep him in place.

• Despite using many ropes, all fall short by a small measure, symbolizing Krishna’s divine nature and freedom beyond physical bonds.

• Observing Yashoda’s exhaustion, Krishna compassionately allows her to tie him, showing his loving cooperation with his mother.

• The breaking of the curd pot and Krishna’s playful resistance symbolize the breaking of worldly attachments and the Lord’s irresistible charm.

• It also reflects the loving, intimate relationship between the divine child and his devotees, especially the maternal affection of Yashoda.

• The Dasakam ends with a plea for divine protection and mercy, acknowledging that devotion to Krishna can free one from worldly bondage.

Thus, Dashakam 47 brings out the tender and playful aspects of Krishna’s leelas, highlighting his divine freedom and compassion, and encourages devotees to surrender lovingly to his grace

Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.