Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.42.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Gentle Invitation to Give
“[Lord Kṛṣṇa said:] Who are you, O beautiful-thighed one? Ah, ointment! Who is it for, my dear lady? Please tell Us truthfully. Give Us both some of your finest ointment and you will soon gain a great boon.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa asked the woman who she was and for whom she carried the ointment. He invited her to answer truthfully.
- He asked her to give both of Them some of her finest ointment, promising that she would soon receive a great boon.
- His playful address, “O beautiful-thighed one,” was not malicious. He was actually about to make her beautiful.
Try this today
Choose one small offering of service today and give it your best attention.
Ask yourself
How can I respond willingly to an opportunity to offer my best to the Lord?
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.