Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.33.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Careful Exchange of Affection
“Next to Kṛṣṇa’s cheek one gopī put her own, beautified by the effulgence of her earrings, which glittered as she danced. Kṛṣṇa then carefully gave her the betel nut He was chewing.”
What the purport teaches
- As one gopī danced, her glittering earrings beautified her cheek.
- She placed her cheek next to Kṛṣṇa’s cheek.
- Kṛṣṇa carefully gave her the betel nut He was chewing, responding to her affectionate approach.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment remembering the care in Kṛṣṇa’s affectionate exchange.
Ask yourself
What does the word “carefully” help you notice about Kṛṣṇa’s response?
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.