Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.40
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyKṛṣṇa Asks for the King’s Friendship
“The Supreme Lord said: O ruler of men, learned authorities condemn begging for a person in the royal order who is executing his religious duties. Even so, desiring your friendship, I ask you for your daughter, though We offer no gifts in exchange.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord said that learned authorities condemn begging for a person in the royal order who is carrying out his religious duties.
- Even so, He asked the King for his daughter because He desired the King’s friendship.
- Kṛṣṇa clearly stated that He was offering no gifts in exchange.
Try this today
Reread Kṛṣṇa’s request, giving special attention to His words about friendship.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the Supreme Lord expressing a desire for the King’s friendship?
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.