Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord’s Warmth Toward Akrūra
“After joining Nanda and the others, the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa, the controller of the universe, took humble Akrūra’s hand in His own and, smiling, spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa joined Nanda and the others before speaking to Akrūra.
- Although He is the Supreme Lord and controller of the universe, Kṛṣṇa took humble Akrūra’s hand in His own.
- Kṛṣṇa smiled as He began to speak, making this a warm, personal exchange.
Try this today
Offer a brief, humble prayer while remembering Kṛṣṇa’s smiling kindness toward Akrūra.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the controller of the universe taking humble Akrūra’s hand?
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.