Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.36.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Fitting Offering for the Supreme Lord
“Please go to Nanda’s village, where the two sons of Ānakadundubhi are living, and without delay bring Them here on this chariot.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra is asked to go to Nanda’s village and bring the two sons of Ānakadundubhi back without delay on the supplied chariot.
- Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī explains that Kaṁsa pointed to a brand-new, attractive chariot. He thought innocent Akrūra would want to drive it and quickly bring the boys back.
- The actual reason for the new chariot was different: it would be inappropriate for the Supreme Personality of Godhead to mount one already enjoyed by wicked Kaṁsa. The arrangement honors Kṛṣṇa’s supreme position.
Try this today
As a small act of devotional service today, set aside something clean and unused to offer to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I make what I offer Kṛṣṇa more thoughtful and respectful?
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.