Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.11.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPure Affection Overflows for Kṛṣṇa
“The mothers, after embracing their son, sat Him on their laps. Due to pure affection, milk sprang from their breasts. They were overwhelmed with delight, and the tears from their eyes wetted the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The mothers embraced Kṛṣṇa and placed Him on their laps. Their welcome expressed deep, pure affection.
- Milk flowed from their breasts, and tears of delight wetted the Lord. They were overwhelmed with joy in His presence.
- Even the cows of Vṛndāvana expressed such affection for Kṛṣṇa. His stepmothers were already as good as His own mother.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and offer Kṛṣṇa a simple prayer for sincere affection toward Him.
Ask yourself
What does the mothers’ welcome teach me about 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.