Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.35.20-21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesEncouragement Through Describing Kṛṣṇa
“O sinless Yaśodā, your darling child, the son of Mahārāja Nanda, has festively enhanced His attire with a jasmine garland, and He is now playing along the Yamunā in the company of the cows and cowherd boys, amusing His dear companions. The gentle breeze honors Him with its soothing fragrance of sandalwood, while the various Upadevas, standing on all sides like panegyrists, offer their music, singing and gifts of tribute.”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs are again in mother Yaśodā’s courtyard. They encourage her by describing Kṛṣṇa’s return after His day of herding cows and playing.
- Wearing a jasmine garland, Kṛṣṇa amuses His dear companions along the Yamunā. The gentle breeze honors Him with the soothing fragrance of sandalwood.
- The Upadevas offer Kṛṣṇa music, singing and gifts of tribute. They include the Gandharvas, who are famous for celestial music and dancing.
Try this today
Share one comforting detail from this description of Kṛṣṇa with someone today.
Ask yourself
How can speaking about Kṛṣṇa become a way to encourage someone?
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.