Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesEagerness for Kṛṣṇa Brings Self-Forgetfulness
“Some of the ladies put their clothes and ornaments on backwards, others forgot one of their earrings or ankle bells, and others applied makeup to one eye but not the other.”
What the purport teaches
- The ladies were very eager to see Kṛṣṇa. In their haste and excitement, they forgot themselves.
- Some put clothes and ornaments on backwards, while others forgot an earring or ankle bell.
- Some applied makeup to only one eye. Seeing Kṛṣṇa mattered more to them at that moment than finishing their appearance.
Try this today
Read this verse slowly once, focusing on the ladies’ desire to see Kṛṣṇa rather than on their appearance.
Ask yourself
What does the ladies’ eagerness teach me about giving Kṛṣṇa my attention?
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.