Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.31.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet Shelter the Distressed
“Your lotus feet, which are worshiped by Lord Brahmā, fulfill the desires of all who bow down to them. They are the ornament of the earth, they give the highest satisfaction, and in times of danger they are the appropriate object of meditation. O lover, O destroyer of anxiety, please put those lotus feet upon our breasts.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Brahmā. They fulfill the desires of those who bow down to them.
- His feet are the ornament of the earth and give the highest satisfaction. In danger, they are the appropriate object of meditation.
- The gopīs address Kṛṣṇa as the destroyer of anxiety. They ask Him to place His lotus feet upon their breasts.
Try this today
When a worry arises today, pause briefly to meditate on Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How might remembering Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet change where you turn during anxiety?
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.