Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.38.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoy Beyond Words Before the Lord
“The joy of seeing the Supreme Lord flooded Akrūra’s eyes with tears and decorated his limbs with eruptions of ecstasy. He felt such eagerness that he could not speak to present himself, O King.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing the Supreme Lord filled Akrūra with joy and flooded his eyes with tears.
- His limbs were decorated with eruptions of ecstasy. His joy was visible throughout his body.
- His eagerness was so great that he could not speak to introduce himself.
Try this today
After reading this verse, sit quietly for a minute and remember Akrūra’s joy in seeing the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
What does Akrūra’s speechless joy teach me about the depth of his devotion?
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.