Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTender Care for Lotus-Eyed Kṛṣṇa
“Mother Yaśodā said: My dear son Kṛṣṇa, lotus-eyed Kṛṣṇa, come here and drink the milk of my breast. My dear darling, You must be very tired because of hunger and the fatigue of playing so long. There is no need to play any more.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Yaśodā addressed Kṛṣṇa as her dear son, her darling and lotus-eyed Kṛṣṇa.
- She invited Him to come and drink the milk of her breast. Her words expressed tender concern for Him.
- She thought He must be hungry and tired from playing so long. She therefore told Him there was no need to play any more.
Try this today
Choose one affectionate phrase from the translation and reflect on it for a minute.
Ask yourself
Which words in Yaśodā’s invitation most help me appreciate her tenderness toward 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.