Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.35.12-13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Cloud Offers Gentle Service
“O goddesses of Vraja, when Kṛṣṇa is enjoying Himself with Balarāma on the mountain slopes, playfully wearing a flower garland on the top of His head, He engladdens all with the resonant vibrations of His flute. Thus He delights the entire world. At that time the nearby cloud, afraid of offending a great personality, thunders very gently in accompaniment. The cloud showers flowers onto his dear friend Kṛṣṇa and shades Him from the sun like an umbrella.”
What the purport teaches
- Enjoying Himself with Balarāma on the mountain slopes, Kṛṣṇa playfully wears a flower garland on His head.
- His resonant flute vibrations bring joy to all and delight the entire world.
- Afraid of offending a great personality, the cloud accompanies Him with very gentle thunder. It showers flowers upon its dear friend Kṛṣṇa and shades Him like an umbrella.
Try this today
Read the cloud’s service aloud, then briefly express your own wish to serve Kṛṣṇa gently and respectfully.
Ask yourself
What does the cloud’s gentle accompaniment teach you about serving Kṛṣṇa with care?
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.