Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.3
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Resolves to Bring Rukmiṇī to Him
“She has dedicated herself exclusively to Me, and her beauty is flawless. I will bring her here after thrashing those worthless kings in battle, just as one brings a blazing flame out of firewood.”
What the purport teaches
- Rukmiṇī had dedicated herself exclusively to Kṛṣṇa, and He described her beauty as flawless.
- Kṛṣṇa boldly declared that He would defeat the unworthy kings and bring her to Him.
- Fire bursts forth from wood and consumes it. Similarly, Rukmiṇī would come forth to take Kṛṣṇa’s hand, while the wicked kings would be burned by the fire of His determination.
Try this today
Set aside one minute today to turn your attention exclusively toward Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
What does Rukmiṇī’s exclusive dedication teach you about the goal of 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.