Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.37.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Boys Play Happily Without Fear
“In that game, O King, some acted as thieves, others as shepherds and others as sheep. They played their game happily, without fear of danger.”
What the purport teaches
- Some boys took the roles of thieves in the game.
- Others acted as shepherds, while still others acted as sheep.
- The boys played happily, without fear of danger.
Try this today
Pause over the words “happily, without fear of danger” as you reread the verse.
Ask yourself
What does the description of happy, fearless play help me notice about this moment?
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.