Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.52
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor Kṛṣṇa with Praise and Wonder
“At that time, the celestial denizens of the higher planetary system showered mallikā-puṣpa, flowers grown in Nandana-kānana, upon Kṛṣṇa, the enemy of Bakāsura. They also congratulated Him by sounding celestial kettledrums and conchshells and by offering prayers. Seeing this, the cowherd boys were struck with wonder.”
What the purport teaches
- The celestial denizens showered Kṛṣṇa, the enemy of Bakāsura, with mallikā-puṣpa flowers grown in Nandana-kānana.
- They congratulated Him with celestial kettledrums, conchshells and prayers.
- Seeing this celebration, the cowherd boys were struck with wonder.
Try this today
Offer Kṛṣṇa a brief prayer of praise, taking a moment afterward to reflect on this scene.
Ask yourself
How can you make room for sincere praise and wonder in your remembrance of 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.