Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.50.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLove Finds Expression in Simple Offerings
“As the women of the city affectionately looked at the Lord, their eyes wide open with love, they scattered flower garlands, yogurt, parched rice and newly grown sprouts upon Him.”
What the purport teaches
- As Lord Kṛṣṇa entered Mathurā, the women of the city looked at Him affectionately.
- Their eyes were wide open with love.
- They scattered flower garlands, yogurt, parched rice and newly grown sprouts upon Him, expressing their affection through offerings.
Try this today
Offer Kṛṣṇa a flower today, taking a moment to express your affection.
Ask yourself
How can a simple offering express your affection for 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.