Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.47.69
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSharing the Devotion of Vraja
“After falling down to pay his homage, Uddhava described to Lord Kṛṣṇa the immense devotion of the residents of Vraja. Uddhava also described it to Vasudeva, Lord Balarāma and King Ugrasena and presented to them the gifts of tribute he had brought with him.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava first falls down to offer homage to Lord Kṛṣṇa. He then describes the immense devotion of the residents of Vraja.
- He also describes their devotion to Vasudeva, Lord Balarāma and King Ugrasena.
- Uddhava presents the gifts of tribute he has brought with him. His return includes both delivering these gifts and reporting the residents’ abundant devotion.
Try this today
Share one thing you have learned about the devotion of the residents of Vraja.
Ask yourself
How can my words draw attention to sincere devotion 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.