गौर्भूत्वाश्रुमुखी खिन्ना क्रन्दन्ती करुणं विभोः ।

उपस्थितान्तिके तस्मै व्यसनं स्वमवोचत ॥

Many Asuras had taken birth on earth disguised as kings and they were tormenting people. Upset with this, Bhumi Devi took the form of a cow and went to Brahma seeking a solution.

 Filled with sorrow, evoking compassion, with a tearful face, the cow-formed Earth approached Brahmaji and began narrating her troubles.

Bhumi Devi began to express her sorrows. When Bhumi Devi, in the form of a cow, appeared before Brahmaji, the grief within her heart caused tears, which continuously flowed from her eyes. The Earth experienced sorrow upon realizing the intentions of the demons. This sorrow produced heat within the body triggering tears in tears just like body perspires when heated up.

We cry when we feel sad because it is the body's way of expressing intense emotions. Tears help release the stress hormones that build up when we are upset. Crying also helps us process sadness and feel better emotionally. It can calm the mind, bring relief, and signal to others that we need support or comfort.

A single sorrow can be understood with tears alone, but where there are many sorrows, words are also needed to explain them. Thus, Bhumi Devi began expressing her grief verbally.

The word ‘khinna’ (distressed) indicates that the Earth was not burdened by one sorrow but was afflicted by many types of grief, reflecting her troubled heart. Evidence of this sorrow lies in her body becoming weak and her radiance diminishing - both visible signs of her suffering.

Brahmaji, being all-knowing, could understand the sorrow without words. Then why was it necessary to speak? Although Brahmaji, as the embodiment of Brahman, is omniscient, at this moment, he was in a specific role. Due to this role, he was not exercising his omniscience, making it appropriate for Bhumi Devi to express her grief verbally.

A father can relieve a daughter’s sorrow quickly, unlike others. Thus, the Earth deemed it right to approach Brahmaji for relief.

Bhumi Devi wept in this way to avoid any delay in receiving help, fearing Brahmaji might prioritize other tasks over hers. She also feared that Brahmaji might claim he was unable to resolve her sorrow. To reassure him, she addressed him with the term ‘Vibho,’ reminding him of his capability to accomplish anything. With this faith, she sought his refuge.

The prefix ‘upa’ in ‘upasthita’ signifies that the Earth approached the inner presence of the Lord residing in Brahmaji’s heart (Krishna). The Earth, being a devotee, wished to present her sorrows to the Lord alone. She could only do so by drawing close. Through devotion and meditative focus, she gained proximity to the Lord within Brahmaji. Externally, she stood before Brahmaji. The word ‘upa’ conveys this dual aspect: inwardly appealing to the Lord, outwardly standing near Brahmaji.

The use of ‘vyasana’ instead of ‘dukha’ in the verse highlights the nature of sorrow that only the Lord could resolve. Therefore, Bhumi Devi vividly described her sufferings to the Lord residing in Brahmaji’s heart.’

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