Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.44.51
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognition of Divinity Inspires Reverence
“Devakī and Vasudeva, now knowing Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma to be the Lords of the universe, simply stood with joined palms. Being apprehensive, they did not embrace their sons.”
What the purport teaches
- Devakī and Vasudeva now recognized Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma as the Lords of the universe.
- They simply stood with joined palms, expressing reverence toward Them.
- Being apprehensive, they did not embrace their sons. Their awareness of the Lords’ greatness shaped their response.
Try this today
Join your palms and offer Kṛṣṇa a brief, respectful prayer, remembering His supreme position.
Ask yourself
How does recognizing Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead shape my devotional 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.