Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.23.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Keeps the Mind With Kṛṣṇa
“[Lord Kṛṣṇa said:] Tell the wives of the brāhmaṇas that I have come here with Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa. They will certainly give you all the food you want, for they are most affectionate toward Me and, indeed, with their intelligence reside in Me alone.”
What the purport teaches
- Although the brāhmaṇas’ wives remained physically at home, their minds resided in the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa through intense affection.
- Kṛṣṇa did not ask the boys to tell the wives He was hungry, knowing that this would severely distress them.
- He knew they would happily give the requested food out of affection for Him. Their transcendental intelligence rested in Him, so they would not heed their husbands’ prohibitions.
Try this today
During one household task today, consciously remember Kṛṣṇa with affection.
Ask yourself
How can I keep my mind with Kṛṣṇa while carrying out duties at home?
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.