Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Calls Kṛṣṇa Home
“Once, after the uprooting of the yamala-arjuna trees, Rohiṇīdevī went to call Rāma and Kṛṣṇa, who had both gone to the riverside and were playing with the other boys with deep attention.”
What the purport teaches
- After the uprooting of the yamala-arjuna trees, Rāma and Kṛṣṇa played with the other boys by the riverside. They were deeply absorbed in Their play.
- Although Rohiṇīdevī was Balarāma’s mother, mother Yaśodā was more attached to both Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.
- When it was time for lunch, mother Yaśodā sent Rohiṇīdevī to call Them. Rohiṇīdevī went to interrupt Their play and bring Them back.
Try this today
Spend one minute remembering Rohiṇīdevī going to call Rāma and Kṛṣṇa from Their riverside play.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about mother Yaśodā’s affection in her concern for Their lunch?
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.