Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMischief Disturbs a Pleasing Atmosphere
“The mischievous ape climbed a tree branch and then revealed his presence by shaking the trees and making the sound kilakilā.”
What the purport teaches
- The term śākhā-mṛga indicates that Dvivida, like ordinary apes, was naturally inclined to climb trees.
- He climbed a branch and revealed his presence by shaking the trees and making the sound kilakilā.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that Dvivida could jump from branch to branch and jerk the branches. His disturbance greatly distracted Lord Balarāma from the pleasing atmosphere.
Try this today
During someone’s worship or devotional reading today, avoid unnecessary noise or interruption.
Ask yourself
Does my wish to draw attention sometimes disturb others?
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.