NCERT · Class 10 · Hindi · Kshitij Poetry: Pad (Surdas)Why did the Gopis call Uddhav 'Vadbhagi' (fortunate) in Surdas's Pad? Was it real praise?
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In Surdas's Pad, the Gopis sarcastically call Uddhav 'Vadbhagi' (extremely fortunate). This is not genuine praise, but a sharp taunt filled with irony. They imply that Uddhav is actually unfortunate because, despite living continuously near Lord Krishna—the ocean of divine love—he remains completely untouched, aloof, and emotionless toward Krishna's profound love, never experiencing the joy of true devotion.
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