Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.46.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesNanda’s Heart Is Absorbed in Kṛṣṇa
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus intensely remembering Kṛṣṇa again and again, Nanda Mahārāja, his mind completely attached to the Lord, felt extreme anxiety and fell silent, overcome by the strength of his love.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda Mahārāja intensely remembered Kṛṣṇa again and again.
- His mind was completely attached to the Lord, and he felt extreme anxiety.
- Overcome by the strength of his love, Nanda Mahārāja fell silent.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute to remember Kṛṣṇa without speaking.
Ask yourself
What does Nanda Mahārāja’s repeated remembrance reveal about his attachment 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.