Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.60.33
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRukmiṇī Replies with Affection
“Smiling bashfully as she cast charming, affectionate glances upon the face of the Lord, the best of males, Rukmiṇī spoke the following, O descendant of Bharata.”
What the purport teaches
- Rukmiṇī looked upon the face of the Lord, the best of males.
- She smiled bashfully and cast charming, affectionate glances toward Him.
- With this affectionate expression, she began to speak.
Try this today
Spend a moment reflecting on Rukmiṇī’s affectionate attention to the Lord.
Ask yourself
What do Rukmiṇī’s smile and glances show about her affection for the Lord?
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.