Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.11
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionTrust the Lord’s Affection for His Devotees
“Śrī Akrūra said: O master, without the two of You I shall not enter Mathurā. I am Your devotee, O Lord, so it is not fair for You to abandon me, since You are always affectionate to Your devotees.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra does not wish to enter Mathurā without Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma. He openly expresses his desire to remain with Them.
- He approaches the Lord as His devotee and asks not to be abandoned.
- Akrūra’s appeal rests on the Lord’s constant affection for His devotees.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer asking to remain close to Kṛṣṇa through devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can Akrūra’s prayer help me approach the Lord with trust?
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.