Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.42.4
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAttraction Becomes a Generous Offering
“Her mind overwhelmed by Kṛṣṇa’s beauty, charm, sweetness, smiles, words and glances, Trivakrā gave both Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma generous amounts of ointment.”
What the purport teaches
- Trivakrā’s mind was overwhelmed by Kṛṣṇa’s beauty, charm and sweetness. His smiles, words and glances also captivated her.
- She gave generous amounts of ointment to both Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.
- The purport emphasizes her respectful response: “Please take it.” Her offering was suitable for applying to Their bodies.
Try this today
Make one small devotional offering today with deliberate respect and generosity.
Ask yourself
How can my appreciation of Kṛṣṇa become a respectful act of service?
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.