Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.51.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Smiles and Replies
“[Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued:] Thus addressed by the King, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, origin of all creation, smiled and then replied to him in a voice as deep as the rumbling of clouds.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī identifies the speaker as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the origin of all creation.
- After hearing the King’s words, the Lord smiles and replies.
- His voice is deep like the rumbling of clouds.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and spend a moment reflecting on the Lord’s smile and deep voice.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the origin of all creation smiling as He answers the King?
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.