Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.7.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPure Love Beyond Displays of Opulence
“When mother Yaśodā saw the whole universe within the mouth of her child, her heart began to throb, and in astonishment she wanted to close her restless eyes.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing the universe within Kṛṣṇa’s mouth, mother Yaśodā became astonished and her heart began to throb. In her pure maternal love, she thought her child might have some disease.
- She expected another danger and wanted to close her restless eyes. This was all the arrangement of Yoga-māyā.
- Mother Yaśodā’s relationship with Kṛṣṇa is one of pure maternal love. She cared more for Him than for the display of the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s opulences.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause and make loving care for Kṛṣṇa your intention.
Ask yourself
How does mother Yaśodā’s response help you value loving service to Kṛṣṇa more than displays of His greatness?
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.