Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.23.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFood for Kṛṣṇa and His Companions
“He has come a long way with the cowherd boys and Lord Balarāma, tending the cows. Now He is hungry, so some food should be given for Him and His companions.”
What the purport teaches
- The boys explained that Kṛṣṇa had come a long way while tending the cows.
- Lord Balarāma and the cowherd boys were with Him.
- They asked that food be given because Kṛṣṇa was hungry. Their request included His companions as well.
Try this today
Set aside a portion of food today to offer to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does this simple request help me see food as an opportunity for devotional service?
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.