Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.61.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRukmavatī Chooses Pradyumna
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: At her svayaṁvara ceremony, Rukmavatī herself chose Pradyumna, who was the re-embodiment of Cupid. Then, although He fought alone on a single chariot, Pradyumna defeated the assembled kings in battle and took her away.”
What the purport teaches
- At her svayaṁvara ceremony, Rukmavatī herself chose Pradyumna.
- Pradyumna is described as the re-embodiment of Cupid.
- Although He fought alone on a single chariot, Pradyumna defeated the assembled kings in battle and took Rukmavatī away.
Try this today
Retell the verse in three short steps: her choice, His battle and their departure.
Ask yourself
Which details show Rukmavatī’s choice and Pradyumna’s strength?
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.