20.54

kanta krsne kare rosa, krsna paya santosa, sukha paya tadana-bhartsane

yatha-yogya kare mana, krsna tate sukha pana, chade mana alpa-sadhane

SYNONYMS

kanta—the beloved; krsne—unto Lord Krsna; kare rosa—shows anger; krsna paya santosa—Krsna becomes very happy; sukha paya—obtains happiness; tadana-bhartsane—by chastisement; yatha-yogya—as it is suitable; kare mana—shows pride; krsna—Lord Krsna; tate—in such activities; sukha pana—obtains happiness; chade mana—gives up pride; alpa-sadhane—by a little endeavor "When a beloved gopi shows symptoms of anger toward Krsna, Krsna is very satisfied.

Indeed, He is pleased when chastised by such a gopi.

She shows her pride suitably, and Krsna enjoys that attitude.

Then she gives up her pride with a little endeavor.