Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.29.43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Gives Pleasure to Every Gopī
“Among the assembled gopīs, the infallible Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared just like the moon surrounded by stars. He whose activities are so magnanimous made their faces blossom with His affectionate glances, and His broad smiles revealed the effulgence of His jasmine-bud-like teeth.”
What the purport teaches
- The word acyuta indicates that Kṛṣṇa did not fail to give pleasure to each and every gopī in the nighttime assembly.
- Among the assembled gopīs, He appeared like the moon surrounded by stars.
- His affectionate glances made their faces blossom. His broad smiles revealed teeth shining like jasmine buds.
Try this today
Reread the description of Kṛṣṇa’s affectionate glances and offer Him a brief prayer of appreciation.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Kṛṣṇa giving pleasure to every gopī?
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.