Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.7.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGenerosity Expresses Loving Care for Kṛṣṇa
“Nanda Mahārāja, for the sake of the affluence of his own son Kṛṣṇa, gave the brāhmaṇas cows fully decorated with garments, flower garlands and gold necklaces. These cows, fully qualified to give ample milk, were given to the brāhmaṇas in charity, and the brāhmaṇas accepted them and bestowed blessings upon the whole family, and especially upon Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda Mahārāja first fed the brāhmaṇas sumptuously and then gave them first-class cows in charity.
- The cows could give ample milk and were decorated with garments, flower garlands and gold necklaces.
- Nanda Mahārāja gave these gifts for his son Kṛṣṇa’s affluence. The brāhmaṇas accepted them and blessed the whole family, especially Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Offer someone a small gift or meal today, taking care with its quality and presentation.
Ask yourself
How can my giving become more thoughtful and generous?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.