Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.61.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Preserves His Affectionate Ties
“When His brother-in-law Rukmī was slain, Lord Kṛṣṇa neither applauded nor protested, O King, for He feared jeopardizing His affectionate ties with either Rukmiṇī or Balarāma.”
What the purport teaches
- After His brother-in-law Rukmī was slain, Lord Kṛṣṇa neither applauded nor protested.
- He feared jeopardizing His affectionate ties with either Rukmiṇī or Balarāma.
- His silence expressed care for both relationships, rather than praise or condemnation of what had happened.
Try this today
Before commenting on a disagreement today, pause and consider how your words may affect each person.
Ask yourself
When might a pause before speaking help me show care for people on both sides of a painful situation?
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.