Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.59.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Earth Goddess Offers Gifts
“The goddess of the earth then approached Lord Kṛṣṇa and presented Him with Aditi’s earrings, which were made of glowing gold inlaid with shining jewels. She also gave Him a Vaijayantī flower garland, Varuṇa’s umbrella and the peak of Mandara Mountain.”
What the purport teaches
- The goddess of the earth approached Lord Kṛṣṇa and presented Him with Aditi’s earrings.
- The earrings were made of glowing gold inlaid with shining jewels.
- She also offered a Vaijayantī flower garland, Varuṇa’s umbrella and the peak of Mandara Mountain. Her action is one of approaching the Lord and presenting gifts.
Try this today
Offer a flower to Lord Kṛṣṇa today as a small act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
How does the earth goddess’s offering encourage your own desire to serve Kṛṣṇa?
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.