Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.60.47
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGraciously Acknowledge the Lord’s Truthfulness
“Actually, I don’t consider Your words false, Madhūsudana. Quite often an unmarried girl is attracted to a man, as in the case of Ambā.”
What the purport teaches
- After refuting Kṛṣṇa’s statements, Rukmiṇī now graciously praises their truthfulness.
- She accepts that He used her as an example to explain ordinary female psychology.
- She mentions Ambā as an example of an unmarried girl attracted to a man. The purport identifies that man as Śālva.
Try this today
Reread Rukmiṇī’s reply and reflect for a moment on her gracious acknowledgment of Kṛṣṇa’s words.
Ask yourself
Can I acknowledge a truthful point graciously, even after expressing disagreement?
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.