Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.39.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeparation from Kṛṣṇa Brings Deep Distress
“When the young gopīs heard that Akrūra had come to Vraja to take Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma to the city, they became extremely distressed.”
What the purport teaches
- The young gopīs heard that Akrūra had come to Vraja.
- He had come to take Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma to the city.
- Hearing this news, the gopīs became extremely distressed. Their response reveals how deeply attached they were to Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on how precious Kṛṣṇa's presence was to the gopīs.
Ask yourself
What does the gopīs' distress show me about their attachment to Kṛṣṇa?
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.