Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.56.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPrayer for Kṛṣṇa’s Return
“Cursing Satrājit, the sorrowful residents of Dvārakā approached the Durgā deity named Candrabhāgā and prayed to her for Kṛṣṇa’s return.”
What the purport teaches
- The sorrowful residents of Dvārakā cursed Satrājit.
- They approached the Durgā deity named Candrabhāgā.
- Their prayer had a specific aim: they wanted Kṛṣṇa to return.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer expressing your desire to draw nearer to Kṛṣṇa through devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can my prayers express a sincere desire for Kṛṣṇa rather than only other gains?
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.