Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.33.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Is Eternally Self-Satisfied
“Expanding Himself as many times as there were cowherd women to associate with, the Supreme Lord, though self-satisfied, playfully enjoyed their company.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord expanded Himself as many times as there were cowherd women.
- Although self-satisfied, He playfully enjoyed their company.
- Lord Kṛṣṇa is eternally free from all material desire. He is perfect on the platform of spiritual self-satisfaction.
Try this today
Before reflecting on this pastime today, repeat: “Kṛṣṇa is eternally free from material desire and spiritually self-satisfied.”
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s complete freedom from material desire change your understanding of His enjoyment?
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.