Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.27.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesApproaching Kṛṣṇa After His Protection
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: After Kṛṣṇa had lifted Govardhana Hill and thus protected the inhabitants of Vraja from the terrible rainfall, Surabhi, the mother of the cows, came from her planet to see Kṛṣṇa. She was accompanied by Indra.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa lifted Govardhana Hill to protect His Vṛndāvana associates from Indra’s offensive attack.
- Surabhi came joyfully to see Kṛṣṇa from the material planet Goloka, which is filled with exceptional cows. Indra accompanied her fearfully.
- Ashamed and nervous about his future, Indra had sought shelter from Lord Brahmā. Brahmā directed him to take Surabhi and approach Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to thank Kṛṣṇa for protecting the inhabitants of Vraja.
Ask yourself
When I recognize that I have acted improperly, am I willing to approach Kṛṣṇa humbly?
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.