Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.46.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWarm Concern for Others
“[Nanda Mahārāja said:] My dear most fortunate one, does the son of Śūra fare well, now that he is free and has rejoined his children and other relatives?”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda Mahārāja addressed Uddhava affectionately as most fortunate.
- He asked whether the son of Śūra was faring well now that he was free.
- His inquiry included the reunion with children and other relatives, showing concern for family well-being.
Try this today
Ask someone how they and their family are doing, and listen carefully.
Ask yourself
Do my questions show genuine concern for others and their families?
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.