Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.55.38
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Family Rejoices Together
“Devakī, Vasudeva, Kṛṣṇa, Balarāma and all the women of the palace, especially Queen Rukmiṇī, embraced the young couple and rejoiced.”
What the purport teaches
- Devakī, Vasudeva, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma embrace the young couple.
- All the women of the palace also share in the affectionate welcome.
- Queen Rukmiṇī is especially mentioned as they embrace the couple and rejoice.
Try this today
Express affection to a family member today through a kind word or a welcome embrace.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the whole family sharing this joy?
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.