Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.13.36
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTheir Whole Life Was for Kṛṣṇa
“What is this wonderful phenomenon? The affection of all the inhabitants of Vraja, including Me, toward these boys and calves is increasing as never before, just like our affection for Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supersoul of all living entities.”
What the purport teaches
- The affection of the inhabitants of Vraja, including Balarāma, increased as never before. It resembled their affection for Kṛṣṇa, the Supersoul of all living entities.
- This increased affection was not illusion: Kṛṣṇa Himself had expanded as the boys and calves. Everyone in Vṛndāvana lived wholly for Him.
- Balarāma was astonished that the residents loved their children and calves just as they loved Kṛṣṇa. Seeing the acts of yoga-māyā, He asked Kṛṣṇa about the mystery.
Try this today
Set aside one minute today to remember Kṛṣṇa with affection, making that minute wholly for Him.
Ask yourself
What would it mean for one part of my daily life to be meant for 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.