Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.56.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor Lord Kṛṣṇa With Joy
“Thus addressed, Jāmbavān happily honored Lord Kṛṣṇa by offering Him his maiden daughter, Jāmbavatī, together with the jewel.”
What the purport teaches
- Jāmbavān happily honored Lord Kṛṣṇa. His offering expressed joyful respect for the Lord.
- He offered his maiden daughter, Jāmbavatī, to Kṛṣṇa.
- He presented the jewel together with Jāmbavatī as a respectful offering.
Try this today
Offer one small act of service to Lord Kṛṣṇa today with deliberate care and joy.
Ask yourself
How can I make my service to Kṛṣṇa more joyful and respectful?
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.