Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.46.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcoming Kṛṣṇa’s Dear Representative
“As soon as Uddhava arrived at Nanda Mahārāja’s home, Nanda came forward to meet him. The cowherd King embraced him in great happiness and worshiped him as nondifferent from Lord Vāsudeva.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava looked just like Nanda’s son Kṛṣṇa and gave pleasure to everyone who saw him.
- Nanda had been absorbed in thoughts of separation from Kṛṣṇa. Seeing Uddhava brought his attention outward, and he eagerly went to embrace him.
- Nanda welcomed Uddhava with great happiness and worshiped him as nondifferent from Lord Vāsudeva.
Try this today
Offer a warm, respectful greeting to a devotee today, remembering Nanda’s eager welcome.
Ask yourself
What can Nanda’s welcome teach me about honoring someone dear to Kṛṣṇa?
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.