Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.52.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespond to Mercy with Reverence
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: My dear King, thus graced by Lord Kṛṣṇa, Mucukunda circumambulated Him and bowed down to Him. Then Mucukunda, the beloved descendant of Ikṣvāku, exited through the mouth of the cave.”
What the purport teaches
- Mucukunda received Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy and responded with respect.
- He circumambulated the Lord and bowed down to Him.
- After offering these respects, Mucukunda left through the mouth of the cave.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Lord Kṛṣṇa today, remembering Mucukunda’s gratitude.
Ask yourself
How can I respond to Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy with sincere respect?
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.