Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.60.51
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPure Love Remains Unbroken
“O sinless one, I have now seen firsthand the pure love and chaste attachment you have for your husband. Even though shaken by My words, your mind could not be pulled away from Me.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa says He has directly seen Rukmiṇī’s pure love and faithful attachment to Him.
- Although His words shook her, they could not pull her mind away from Him.
- The purport describes pure love as an affectionate bond that remains unbroken even when there is cause for its destruction. Such is the eternal love between Kṛṣṇa and His pure conjugal associates.
Try this today
During one unsettled moment today, pause and offer Kṛṣṇa a prayer to keep your mind attached to Him.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Rukmiṇī’s unwavering attachment to Kṛṣṇa when she felt disturbed?
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.