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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.52

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

An Affectionate Farewell to the Couple

“The King of Kośala, his heart melting with affection, had the bride and groom seated on their chariot, and then he sent them on their way surrounded by a great army.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.58.52, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The King of Kośala’s heart melted with affection for the bride and groom.
  • He had the couple seated on their chariot.
  • He then sent them on their way surrounded by a great army.

Try this today

Reflect for a minute on the King’s affectionate care for Kṛṣṇa and His bride, keeping loving devotional service as your goal.

Ask yourself

How did the King express his affection through practical actions?

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.

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