Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.34.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Two Lords Appreciate Nightfall
“The two Lords praised the nightfall, signaled by the rising of the moon and the appearance of stars, a lotus-scented breeze and bees intoxicated by the fragrance of jasmine flowers.”
What the purport teaches
- The two Lords praised the beginning of night, marked by the rising moon and the appearance of stars.
- A lotus-scented breeze added to the beauty of the evening.
- Bees were intoxicated by the fragrance of jasmine flowers. These details describe the setting the Lords appreciated.
Try this today
At nightfall today, spend a moment recalling the moon, stars and fragrant breeze described in this verse.
Ask yourself
Which detail of this evening helps you picture the Lords appreciating nightfall?
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.