Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.26.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing Leads to Joyful, Loving Worship
“[Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued:] Having heard Nanda Mahārāja relate the statements of Garga Muni, the residents of Vṛndāvana became enlivened. Their perplexity was gone, and they worshiped Nanda and Lord Kṛṣṇa with great respect.”
What the purport teaches
- Hearing Nanda Mahārāja relate Garga Muni’s statements enlivened the residents of Vṛndāvana. Their perplexity disappeared, and they honored Nanda and Lord Kṛṣṇa with great respect.
- Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī explains that they brought fragrances, garlands and garments from their homes. Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura adds that they lovingly offered jewels and gold coins.
- Apparently Kṛṣṇa was playing in the forest during the conversation. When He returned, they decorated Him beautifully and called out, “All glories, all glories to the jewel of Vṛndāvana!”
Try this today
Offer Kṛṣṇa a brief, heartfelt expression of praise today, following the residents’ joyful example.
Ask yourself
How can my hearing about Kṛṣṇa become an expression of loving respect?
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.