Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLaughter at the Ape’s Impudence
“When Lord Baladeva’s consorts saw the ape’s impudence, they began to laugh. They were, after all, young girls who were fond of joking and prone to silliness.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Baladeva’s consorts saw the ape’s impudent behavior and began to laugh.
- They were young girls who were fond of joking.
- The translation describes their youthful silliness; it does not praise the ape’s behavior.
Try this today
Today, pause before joining in laughter at someone’s rude behavior.
Ask yourself
Do I sometimes laugh at behavior that is actually disrespectful?
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.