Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.47.64
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUddhava Takes a Respectful Farewell
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Uddhava, the descendant of Daśārha, then took permission to leave from the gopīs and from mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mahārāja. He bade farewell to all the cowherd men and, about to depart, mounted his chariot.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava takes permission to leave from the gopīs, mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mahārāja.
- He also bids farewell to all the cowherd men. His departure includes a personal acknowledgment of those around him.
- After taking leave, Uddhava mounts his chariot, ready to depart.
Try this today
When leaving someone today, pause to offer a thoughtful farewell.
Ask yourself
Do I take time to acknowledge others respectfully when leaving?
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.