ShikshaSloki - The Final Instruction

When members of his family assembled near him for his last darshan. When asked about his advice, Vallabhacharya scribbled three and a half Sanskrit verses in the sand by way of counsel. To complete this message Krishna Himself manifested visually on the spot and wrote in the form of a verse and a half. This collection of verses is known as ‘ShikshaSloki’ in Pushti Marg literature Which Translates as

“Listen to my last words. I foresee a time when you will forget God and become engrossed in worldly matters. It is likely that you will become slaves of your passions which will turn you away from the path of devotion. Instead of rendering service to God which is your primary duty, you will waste your time and energy in idle pursuits. But, if you follow my advice, God will not forget you. You should believe that Shri Krishna is our God and never weaken your faith in him and then he will surely protect you. You should regard him as the be-all and end-all of your life. Your ultimate good lies in serving him, which should be done with all your heart, mind and soul. Trust in his protection. Remember him always in all thoughts, words and deeds”.

Shri Krishna’s verses completing Mahaprabhuji’s message, “If you have faith in me, you will be under my care and protection and will not suffer failure of any sort. Be free from sorrows and anxieties concerning your future, for you are safe in my hands. You should love me with the love of Gopis. If you do so then you will surely secure liberation. That is the only means of union with Me, and by which you will regain your original divine nature. Do not give your thoughts to worldly matters. Be devoted to Me and render service to Me by all the means at your disposal”.