Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.10.33
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDeep Affection Makes Separation Painful
“Out of profound affection for Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Pāṇḍavas, who were of the Kuru dynasty, accompanied Him a considerable distance to see Him off. They were overwhelmed with the thought of future separation. The Lord, however, persuaded them to return home, and He proceeded towards Dvārakā with His dear companions.”
What the purport teaches
- The Pāṇḍavas accompanied Lord Kṛṣṇa a considerable distance because of their profound affection for Him.
- They were overwhelmed by the thought of their coming separation from the Lord.
- Kṛṣṇa persuaded them to return home and continued toward Dvārakā with His dear companions.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on the Pāṇḍavas’ affection for the Lord.
Ask yourself
What does the Pāṇḍavas’ reluctance to part reveal about their affection for Kṛṣṇa?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.