Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.15.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Smile Encourages His Friends
“Hearing the words of Their dear companions, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma laughed and, desiring to please them, set off for the Tālavana surrounded by Their cowherd boyfriends.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa smiles at His friends’ request, thinking how a mere ass could be so formidable.
- The Supreme Lord’s smile and laughter dry up the ocean of tears caused by worldly suffering for those who bow down to Him.
- Desiring to please and encourage Their friends, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma laugh and immediately set out with them for Tālavana.
Try this today
Bow down to the Lord today and spend a moment remembering His generous smile.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s desire to encourage His friends reveal about His loving care?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.