Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.56.36
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Appearance Brings Joy
“When the citizens had finished worshiping the demigoddess, she spoke to them in response, promising to grant their request. Just then Lord Kṛṣṇa, who had achieved His purpose, appeared before them in the company of His new wife, filling them with joy.”
What the purport teaches
- After the citizens finished worshiping the demigoddess, she promised to grant their request.
- Just then Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared before them with His new wife.
- Kṛṣṇa had achieved His purpose, and His appearance filled the citizens with joy.
Try this today
Take a moment to remember Kṛṣṇa’s joyful return and express gratitude to Him.
Ask yourself
What does the citizens’ joy reveal about what they most wanted?
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.