The Lord’s Gaze Upon the World
After the destruction of the Yādava dynasty and the submergence of Dvārakā, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, prepared to return to His eternal spiritual abode, Goloka Vṛndāvana.
Before leaving, the Lord stood for a final moment on the sacred land of Prabhāsa-kṣetra. The sky was still, the wind silent, as if all of nature paused to receive His final glance.
With eyes filled with compassion, He looked in all directions—toward Bhārata-varṣa, the rivers, the sages in meditation, the struggling souls, the hearts calling out for Him.
Though invisible to most, this divine glance planted seeds of bhakti that would awaken throughout Kali-yuga.
A Promise to the Earth
The goddess Earth (Bhū-devī) appeared before Him in divine form. With folded hands and tears in her eyes, she spoke:
“O Lord of mercy, You have removed the burden of the Earth. You have restored dharma. But now You leave—what will become of me and my children in Kali-yuga?”
Kṛṣṇa smiled and gently replied:
“Fear not, O Mother Earth. Though I shall no longer appear in My visible form, I shall remain eternally through My name, My devotees, My kīrtana, and My Bhāgavatam.
Wherever My devotees chant, I shall be present. Wherever My stories are heard, that place shall become a tīrtha, a sacred holy site.
My Holy Name will be your shelter. Let it be your armor in the age to come.”
The Last Instruction
To the great sages present in subtle form—Nārada, Vyāsa, Vasiṣṭha, Atri, and others—Kṛṣṇa gave His final instruction:
“In this age of darkness, spread My glories through the spoken word. Let Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam be the flame in the storm. Let the holy name be the song on every tongue. And let My love be your guide.”
He then touched the Earth with His lotus foot, blessing her to remain stable despite the storms of Kali-yuga.
The Disappearance of the Lord
At that moment, the Supreme Lord closed His lotus eyes and withdrew His pastimes. His divine form faded from mortal sight—but not from the heart of His devotees.
Kṛṣṇa entered His eternal abode, where He is always surrounded by His associates—Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, the sakhīs, the gopas, and countless loving souls.
The Earth Weeps, Yet Rejoices
Though the world entered the age of Kali, the Lord’s final blessings remained as footprints in time—marks of hope, love, and victory.
The devotees rejoiced, knowing that Kṛṣṇa never truly leaves. He simply hides to deepen our longing and to invite us into a relationship of faith and love.
Lessons to Be Learned:
- The Lord never abandons His devotees, even when invisible to the eyes.
- His name, His stories, and His devotees are His eternal manifestations in Kali-yuga.
- The final act of the Lord is to bless the Earth and entrust it to His followers.
- Longing for the Lord, even in His apparent absence, is a form of deep union.
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa lives wherever love for Him is sincere, wherever His name is sung with devotion.
Origin of the Story: Harivamsa Purana 3 – Chapter 150: The Lord’s Last Glance, the Earth’s Blessing, and the Dawn of Kali-yuga
