Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.47.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor Kṛṣṇa’s Messenger with Humility
“Bowing their heads in humility, the gopīs duly honored Uddhava with their shy, smiling glances and pleasing words. They took him to a quiet place, seated him comfortably and began to question him, for they recognized him to be a messenger from Kṛṣṇa, the master of the goddess of fortune.”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs honored Uddhava with bowed heads, shy smiles and pleasing words. They seated him comfortably in a quiet place before asking questions.
- They were enlivened to recognize a messenger from Kṛṣṇa, the master of the goddess of fortune.
- The unique gopīs could not think of anything but their beloved Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Read this translation quietly, giving your full attention to the gopīs’ humble welcome.
Ask yourself
How can humility shape the way I listen to someone speaking about 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.