Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.70.46
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Values His Friend’s Judgment
“The Personality of Godhead said: You are indeed Our best eye and closest friend, for you know perfectly the relative value of various kinds of counsel. Therefore please tell Us what should be done in this situation. We trust your judgment and shall do as you say.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, calls Uddhava His best eye and closest friend. He warmly acknowledges Uddhava’s ability to guide.
- Uddhava knows perfectly the relative value of different kinds of counsel. The Lord asks him to explain what should be done.
- Kṛṣṇa expresses trust in Uddhava’s judgment and says He will act on his advice. Here, thoughtful counsel is an opportunity to serve the Lord.
Try this today
Before making one decision about your devotional service today, ask a trusted well-wisher for thoughtful advice.
Ask yourself
How could you use careful judgment in your devotional service?
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.