Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.38.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Expressed Through Humble Obeisance
“Akrūra, overwhelmed with affection, quickly jumped down from his chariot and fell at the feet of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma like a rod.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra was overwhelmed with affection when he saw Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.
- He quickly jumped down from his chariot to approach Them.
- He fell flat like a rod at Their feet. His affection found expression in a humble bow.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, pausing to express affection rather than rushing.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more affection into my expressions of reverence?
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.