Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.47.48
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUnable to Give Up His Association
“Who can bear to give up intimate talks with Lord Uttamaḥśloka? Although He shows no interest in her, Goddess Śrī never moves from her place on His chest.”
What the purport teaches
- The speaker asks who could bear to give up intimate talks with Lord Uttamaḥśloka.
- Goddess Śrī never leaves her place on His chest.
- She remains there even though He shows no interest in her. The verse presents her unwavering attachment to His association.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute today to address the Lord in a heartfelt prayer.
Ask yourself
What does Goddess Śrī’s remaining with the Lord teach you about steadfast devotion?
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.