Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.29.5
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLoving Devotion Awakens Eagerness for Kṛṣṇa
“Some of the gopīs were milking cows when they heard Kṛṣṇa’s flute. They stopped milking and went off to meet Him. Some left milk curdling on the stove, and others left cakes burning in the oven.”
What the purport teaches
- Some gopīs heard Kṛṣṇa’s flute while milking cows. They stopped milking and went to meet Him.
- Others left milk curdling on the stove or cakes burning in the oven. Their attention had turned completely toward Kṛṣṇa.
- The purport highlights the eagerness of these cowherd girls. Their actions show how lovingly devoted they were to Him.
Try this today
Set aside one minute today to remember Kṛṣṇa attentively, reflecting on the gopīs’ loving eagerness.
Ask yourself
How can the gopīs’ eagerness inspire more willingness in my 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.