Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Expressed Through Flowers
“Their lotus faces blooming with affection, the ladies who had climbed to the roofs of the mansions rained down showers of flowers upon Lord Balarāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- The ladies stood on the roofs of the mansions to welcome Lord Balarāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- Their lotus faces bloomed with affection. Their welcome expressed the love they felt.
- They rained showers of flowers upon the two Lords, giving their affection a concrete expression.
Try this today
Offer a flower to Lord Kṛṣṇa and Lord Balarāma today, if one is available.
Ask yourself
How can I express affection for Kṛṣṇa through a simple offering?
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.