Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.62.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesŪṣā Joyfully Welcomes the Son of Pradyumna
“When Ūṣā beheld Him, the most beautiful of men, her face lit up with joy. She took the son of Pradyumna to her private quarters, which men were forbidden even to see, and there enjoyed with Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Ūṣā beheld the son of Pradyumna, described as the most beautiful of men. Her face lit up with joy.
- She took Him into her private quarters, which men were forbidden even to see.
- There she enjoyed His company. The verse presents her happiness at being with Him.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly once, paying attention to how Ūṣā welcomes Him.
Ask yourself
What details in this verse help you notice Ūṣā’s joy?
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.