Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.30.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHumble Love Seeks Kṛṣṇa’s Happiness
“She cried out: O master! My lover! O dearmost, where are You? Where are You? Please, O mighty-armed one, O friend, show Yourself to Me, Your poor servant!”
What the purport teaches
- Rādhā calls out to Kṛṣṇa as Her master, lover, dearmost and friend. Calling Herself His poor servant, She begs Him to appear.
- In the exchange described by Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, Her concern is for Kṛṣṇa’s happiness. She cannot tolerate even the slightest pain to His lotus feet.
- She humbly asks forgiveness for Her earlier words and begs for mercy. Her appeal expresses a desire to live for His pleasure, not merely for Her own relief.
Try this today
Offer one brief prayer asking for mercy and the opportunity to serve Kṛṣṇa for His pleasure.
Ask yourself
In my prayers, how much do I seek Kṛṣṇa’s pleasure rather than only relief for myself?
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.