Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.33.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Appreciates the Gopīs’ Singing
“One gopī, joining Lord Mukunda in His singing, sang pure melodious tones that rose harmoniously above His. Kṛṣṇa was pleased and showed great appreciation for her performance, saying “Excellent! Excellent!” Then another gopī repeated the same melody, but in a special metrical pattern, and Kṛṣṇa praised her also.”
What the purport teaches
- One gopī joined Lord Mukunda in singing, raising pure, melodious tones harmoniously above His.
- Pleased with her performance, Kṛṣṇa expressed His appreciation by saying, “Excellent! Excellent!”
- Another gopī repeated the melody in a special metrical pattern. Kṛṣṇa praised her also.
Try this today
Sing a short praise of Kṛṣṇa today with the intention of pleasing Him.
Ask yourself
What touches you about Kṛṣṇa’s appreciation of each gopī’s singing?
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.