Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.5.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesNanda’s Loving Concern for Kṛṣṇa
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Thereafter, my dear King Parīkṣit, O best protector of the Kuru dynasty, Nanda Mahārāja appointed the local cowherd men to protect Gokula and then went to Mathurā to pay the yearly taxes to King Kaṁsa.”
What the purport teaches
- Because the killing of babies had become known, Nanda Mahārāja feared for his newborn child. Before leaving, he appointed local cowherd men to protect his home and child.
- He went to Mathurā to pay the yearly taxes to Kaṁsa. He also wanted to offer a gift so that Kaṁsa would be satisfied.
- Nanda Mahārāja had worshiped demigods and forefathers and given charity for the child’s protection. His only concern was how to protect his transcendental child, Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Before leaving a responsibility today, make one clear arrangement for the care of someone who depends on you.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the practical care expressed in Nanda Mahārāja’s love for Kṛṣṇa?
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.