Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.69.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWonder Tempered by Reverence
“Having thus seen this display of the Lord’s Yoga-māyā, Nārada mildly laughed and then addressed Lord Hṛṣīkeśa, who was adopting the behavior of a human being.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada saw the display of the Lord’s Yoga-māyā as Lord Hṛṣīkeśa adopted human behavior.
- Knowing that the Lord is omniscient, Nārada could not help laughing when he saw Him investigating His ministers’ thoughts in disguise.
- Remembering the Lord’s supreme position, Nārada somewhat restrained his laughter before addressing Him.
Try this today
Pause after reading this verse and remember both Kṛṣṇa’s humanlike behavior and His omniscience.
Ask yourself
How can wonder at Kṛṣṇa’s humanlike pastimes remain joined with reverence for His supreme position?
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.