Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.13.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection for Kṛṣṇa Overcomes Anger
“The cowherd men, having been unable to check the cows from going to their calves, felt simultaneously ashamed and angry. They crossed the rough road with great difficulty, but when they came down and saw their own sons, they were overwhelmed by great affection.”
What the purport teaches
- The cowherd men felt ashamed and angry because they could not stop the cows from going to their calves.
- They crossed the rough road with great difficulty, but seeing their sons overwhelmed them with affection.
- Their sons were no one else than Kṛṣṇa. Thus their increased affection was actually affection for Him.
Try this today
Pause for a moment today to remember Kṛṣṇa as the object of the cowherd men’s growing affection.
Ask yourself
How does knowing that the sons were Kṛṣṇa deepen my understanding of this 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.