Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.23.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSpeaking Respectfully as Kṛṣṇa’s Messengers
“[The cowherd boys said:] Obeisances unto you, O wives of the learned brāhmaṇas. Kindly hear our words. We have been sent here by Lord Kṛṣṇa, who is passing by not far from here.”
What the purport teaches
- The boys began by offering obeisances to the wives of the learned brāhmaṇas.
- They politely asked the ladies to hear their words.
- They explained that Lord Kṛṣṇa had sent them and was passing nearby.
Try this today
Read the boys’ request aloud once, paying attention to its respectful tone.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from the boys’ respectful way of delivering Kṛṣṇa’s message?
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.