Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.1.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Expressed Through Personal Service
“Kaṁsa, the son of King Ugrasena, in order to please his sister Devakī on the occasion of her marriage, took charge of the reins of the horses and became the chariot driver. He was surrounded by hundreds of golden chariots.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaṁsa was the son of King Ugrasena and the brother of Devakī.
- To please his sister on her marriage occasion, he took the horses’ reins and became her chariot driver.
- Hundreds of golden chariots surrounded him during this departure.
Try this today
Offer one small act of practical help to a family member today.
Ask yourself
How did Kaṁsa express his wish to please his sister?
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.