MP Board · Class 10 · Hindi · Kshitij Poetry: Pad (Surdas)"Hari hain rajniti padhi aaye" (Krishna has learned politics) - What irony and truth are hidden behind this statement of the Gopis?

The statement "Hari hain rajniti padhi aaye" contains a deep satirical comment on Krishna's changing behavior after going to Mathura. Earlier, Krishna was an embodiment of love, simplicity, and compassion who protected everyone. However, after becoming the ruler of Mathura, the Gopis feel he has adopted political diplomacy, cleverness, and trickery. Politicians often make false promises and send representatives instead of dealing directly. Similarly, Krishna sent Uddhav with the message of Yoga instead of fulfilling his promise to return to Vrindavan himself. The Gopis satirical remark highlights that Krishna is using political strategies to manipulate their selfless love, hiding his unfaithfulness behind philosophical teachings of Yoga, which hurts their innocent devotion deeply.