Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.45.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Cares for His Dear Devotees
“Now you should all return to Vraja, dear Father. We shall come to see you, Our dear relatives who suffer in separation from Us, as soon as We have given some happiness to your well-wishing friends.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa asks His dear father and the others to return to Vraja. He acknowledges that His relatives suffer in separation from Him.
- The Lord desires to satisfy His dear devotees in Mathurā—Vasudeva, Devakī and other members of the Yadu dynasty.
- These devotees had long been separated from Him during His stay in Vṛndāvana. He promises to visit His relatives after giving happiness to their well-wishing friends.
Try this today
Read Kṛṣṇa’s promise again and spend a moment reflecting on His affection for His devotees.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s concern for both groups of devotees deepen your understanding of His care?
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.