Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.52.44
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTrustworthy Service and Timely Action
“The brāhmaṇa said: This is the confidential message I have brought with me, O Lord of the Yadus. Please consider what must be done in these circumstances, and do it at once.”
What the purport teaches
- Rukmiṇī personally selected a trustworthy brāhmaṇa to carry her private letter to Lord Kṛṣṇa. He opened its seal when he arrived.
- By calling it a confidential message, the brāhmaṇa affirmed that he had protected its privacy. Only Lord Kṛṣṇa had heard it.
- Because Rukmiṇī’s marriage was approaching, Kṛṣṇa needed to act immediately. As Lord of the powerful Yadu dynasty, He could decide what to do and mobilize His followers if necessary.
Try this today
Complete one small devotional responsibility today that you have been postponing, giving it careful attention.
Ask yourself
How can I become more trustworthy and attentive to timing in my devotional service?
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.