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Syamantaka‑lila: Krishna returns the Syamantaka jewel

Syamantaka‑lila — Krishna returns the Syamantaka jewel darśanam
Śāstra‑mārga Syamantaka‑lilā
श्यामन्तक-लिला — Syamantaka‑lila
Krishna returns the Syamantaka jewel

Saṅkṣepa (short meaning)

When confusion, suspicion, and false blame arise around the Syamantaka jewel, Lord Krishna does not act to defend pride, but to establish truth. By His strength, wisdom, and spotless character, He recovers the jewel and returns it properly, clearing all dishonor. This lila reveals that the Lord protects the reputation of dharma, removes false accusation, and restores peace when truth is brought back to its rightful place.

Śāstra‑pramāṇa (key points from the text)

The Syamantaka jewel becomes the cause of suspicion and false blame directed toward Krishna.
Reference: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 10, Chapter 56 — the Syamantaka jewel becomes the cause of suspicion and false blame directed toward Krishna.SB 10.56
Krishna personally acts to uncover the truth and recover the jewel.
Reference: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 10, Chapters 56–57 — Krishna personally acts to uncover the truth and recover the jewel.SB 10.56–57
The Lord returns the jewel properly, restoring honor, clarity, and rightful order.
Reference: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 10, Chapter 57 — The Lord returns the jewel properly, restoring honor, clarity, and rightful order.SB 10.57

Tattva (essential teaching) — with śāstra

The Lord is always pure and beyond blame; false accusation cannot touch His true glory. (SB 10.56–57)
Krishna restores dharma not only through battle, but also by revealing truth and correcting injustice. (SB 10.56–57)
Real nobility is not possessiveness but proper conduct, truthfulness, and detachment from greed. (SB 10.56–57)
What is offered, held, or returned must be governed by dharma, not by pride or suspicion. (SB 10.56–57)

Sevā today (practice)

1) Chant one attentive round
Pray: “My Lord, please remove false pride and establish truth in my heart.”
2) Peaceful step
If there is any misunderstanding in your life, take one peaceful step today toward clarity and honesty.
3) Simple offering
Offer one simple item with devotion and remember: what truly belongs to the Lord should never be claimed in arrogance.
When confusion, suspicion, and false blame arise around the Syamantaka jewel, Lord Krishna does not act to defend pride, but to establish truth.
— Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 10, Chapters 56–57

How to use this darśanam page

This page provides a complete śāstra‑mārga contemplation on the Syamantaka jewel līlā. Use it for daily meditation: View the image → read the narration → study the śāstra pramāṇa → contemplate the tattva → perform the seva. The structure is fixed to maintain śāstric integrity while allowing deep personal reflection.