Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.10.7
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Tenderly Cares for His Devotees
“Śrī Hari, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, resided at Hastināpura for a few months to pacify His relatives and please His own sister [Subhadrā].”
What the purport teaches
- Although Lord Kṛṣṇa was to depart for Dvārakā, He remained at Hastināpura for a few months. He honored Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira’s request and showed special mercy to Bhīṣmadeva.
- He stayed especially to pacify the grieving King and please His sister Subhadrā. She was mourning the loss of her only son, Abhimanyu.
- The Lord is always pleased to satisfy His devotees in any capacity. Only His devotees can take the roles of His relatives.
Try this today
Spend a few unhurried minutes listening to someone who is grieving or troubled.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s willingness to stay with His grieving devotees teach me about His care?
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.