Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.23.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Pleases His Companions
“Thus the Supreme Lord, appearing like a human being to perform His pastimes, imitated the ways of human society. He enjoyed pleasing His cows, cowherd boyfriends and cowherd girlfriends with His beauty, words and actions.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord appeared like a human being to perform His pastimes.
- He imitated the ways of human society while remaining the Supreme Lord.
- He enjoyed pleasing His cows, cowherd boyfriends and cowherd girlfriends with His beauty, words and actions.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on the Lord pleasing His companions through His beauty, words and actions.
Ask yourself
How does this description help me remember the Supreme Lord’s affectionate dealings?
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.