Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.33
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoyfully Chanting Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes
“The cowherd women, riding on the bullock carts, were dressed very nicely with excellent garments, and their bodies, especially their breasts, were decorated with fresh kuṅkuma powder. As they rode, they began to chant with great pleasure the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- The cowherd women rode on bullock carts, dressed very nicely in excellent garments.
- Their bodies were decorated with fresh kuṅkuma powder.
- As they traveled, they chanted the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa with great pleasure.
Try this today
During a quiet moment today, recite this verse’s description of the women joyfully chanting about Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How could I make time during an ordinary journey to remember Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes?
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.