Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.5.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGood Fortune in Caring for Kṛṣṇa
“The most fortunate Rohiṇī, the mother of Baladeva, was honored by Nanda Mahārāja and Yaśodā, and thus she also dressed gorgeously and decorated herself with a necklace, a garland and other ornaments. She was busy wandering here and there to receive the women who were guests at the festival.”
What the purport teaches
- Rohiṇī and her son Baladeva were under Nanda Mahārāja’s care. She was unhappy because her husband, Vasudeva, was imprisoned by Kaṁsa.
- Nanda Mahārāja gave Rohiṇī beautiful garments and ornaments so that she could take part in the festival. Honored by him and Yaśodā, she busily received the women guests.
- Rohiṇī is called mahā-bhāgā, greatly fortunate, because she had the opportunity to raise Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma together.
Try this today
Help one person feel welcome today through a kind greeting and attentive care.
Ask yourself
What can Rohiṇī’s example teach you about the good fortune of serving even amid personal sorrow?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.