Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesYaśodā’s Greater Affection
“Because of being too attached to playing with the other boys, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma did not return upon being called by Rohiṇī. Therefore Rohiṇī sent mother Yaśodā to call Them back, because mother Yaśodā was more affectionate to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were so attached to playing with the other boys that They did not return when Rohiṇī called.
- Rohiṇī therefore sent mother Yaśodā to call Them back. Yaśodā was more affectionate toward Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.
- Rohiṇī thought that if Yaśodā called, They would have to return. Her decision showed her recognition of Yaśodā’s greater affection.
Try this today
Reread the translation and pause to reflect on why Rohiṇī sent Yaśodā.
Ask yourself
What does Rohiṇī’s decision help me appreciate about Yaśodā’s affection?
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.