Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCare and Hearing Keep Kṛṣṇa Close
“Thus hearing about the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma with great pleasure, mother Yaśodā and Rohiṇīdevī, so as not to be separated from Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma for even a moment, got up with Them on one bullock cart. In this situation, they all looked very beautiful.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Yaśodā and Rohiṇī could not bear separation from Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma even for a moment.
- They passed their time either caring for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma or chanting about Their pastimes.
- Hearing about Their pastimes with great pleasure, the mothers sat with Them on one bullock cart. Together they looked very beautiful.
Try this today
Set aside two minutes today to read this account aloud as a small act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I give more of my time to hearing about Kṛṣṇa and serving Him?
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.