Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.7.41
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek the Lord's Company Through Devotion
“After reaching his own camp, Arjuna, along with his dear friend and charioteer [Śrī Kṛṣṇa], entrusted the murderer unto his dear wife, who was lamenting for her murdered sons.”
What the purport teaches
- Arjuna returned to camp with Śrī Kṛṣṇa, his dear friend and charioteer. Their transcendental relationship is one of dearmost friendship.
- Every living being has an affectionate relationship with the Supreme Lord, as servant, friend, parent or an object of conjugal love.
- Everyone can enjoy the Lord's company in the spiritual realm by sincerely desiring it and practicing bhakti-yoga. Devotional service is the path to that company.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to express your desire to serve Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I make my desire for the Supreme Lord's company more sincere?
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.