Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.22.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAssociation Deepens Love and Humility
“The gopīs were addicted to associating with their beloved Kṛṣṇa, and thus they became captivated by Him. Thus, even after putting their clothes on they did not move. They simply remained where they were, shyly glancing at Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Association with their beloved Kṛṣṇa made the gopīs more attached to Him than ever. He had stolen not only their clothes but also their minds and love.
- The gopīs understood His playful dealings as proof that He was also attached to them. Stunned by their rising ecstatic love, they could not move.
- The incident increased their humbleness before Kṛṣṇa. Once dressed, they again became shy and cautiously glanced at Him.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the gopīs’ humble affection for Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can my growing attachment to Kṛṣṇa be accompanied by greater humility?
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.