Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.22.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMoving Toward Their Beloved Kṛṣṇa
“Then, shivering from the painful cold, all the young girls rose up out of the water, covering their pubic area with their hands.”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs had assured Kṛṣṇa that they were His eternal servants and would do whatever He said. Now their own words committed them to act.
- Even in this awkward situation, their attachment to Kṛṣṇa increased. They were very eager to remain in His company.
- They encouraged one another to go forward to their beloved Kṛṣṇa, putting aside their embarrassment. Shivering from the cold, they rose from the water while covering themselves with their hands.
Try this today
Offer one gentle word of encouragement to someone in their devotional service today.
Ask yourself
How can I encourage another person in their desire to serve Kṛṣṇa?
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.