utsīdeyur ime lokā na kuryāṁ karma ched aham
sankarasya cha kartā syām upahanyām imāḥ prajāḥ
utsīdeyuḥ — would perish;
ime — all these;
lokāḥ — worlds;
na — not;
kuryām — I perform;
karma — prescribed duties;
chet — if;
aham — I;
sankarasya — of uncultured population;
cha — and;
kartā — responsible;
syām — would be;
upahanyām — would destroy;
imāḥ — all these;
prajāḥ — living entities
In this verse, Lord Krishna is saying that if He stopped doing His duties, it would lead to chaos in the world. He uses the term "varna-sankara" to refer to a situation where there are too many people without proper guidance or morals. This can cause disturbances in society, like disagreements and conflicts, leading to a lack of peace. To avoid this, there are rules in place to help people live harmoniously and grow spiritually.
When Lord Krishna comes to our world, He follows these important rules and shows us how they help keep society organized and peaceful. Imagine if there's a family where nobody listens to the parents or follows any rules; that family would likely fall apart. Similarly, Krishna sees Himself as the guide or 'father' to all living beings. If people don’t follow these rules, then the Lord feels a responsibility to come back and help everyone find their way again.
It's essential to understand that while we admire and want to follow Lord Krishna's example, we must not try to copy everything He does because some of His actions are unique to Him. For example, Krishna lifted a huge mountain (Govardhana Hill) effortlessly, something no human can do. We should follow His teachings about compassion, love, and duty but trying to imitate His specific actions would not be wise or possible for us.
The Srimad-Bhagavatam mentions that there are powerful beings in nature, like the sun and moon, and we should respect their roles instead of trying to act like them without the necessary abilities. For instance, consider Lord Shiva, who swallowed poison that could kill a person instantly if they tried to consume it. Some followers believe that they can engage in harmful activities, like taking drugs, thinking they are spiritual. This is a dangerous misunderstanding that can lead to serious consequences.
The same goes for those who want to mimic Krishna’s divine dance (rasa-lila) without understanding their limitations. Just because Krishna could do these miraculous things doesn’t mean everyone can. It's much wiser to learn from their examples and guidance without trying to take on roles or perform feats that we're not equipped for. In short, recognize the remarkable nature of these divine beings but remember our place and limitations. This understanding helps us grow spiritually without getting into trouble by overstepping our boundaries.