Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Proceeds Toward His Loving Devotees
“O slayer of enemies, after He had arranged for the departure of His wives, children and baggage and taken leave of Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa and King Ugrasena, Lord Kṛṣṇa mounted His chariot, which had been brought by His driver. It flew a flag marked with the emblem of Garuḍa.”
What the purport teaches
- Having accepted Uddhava’s proposal, Lord Kṛṣṇa arranged His family’s departure and took leave of Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa and King Ugrasena. He then mounted His chariot bearing Garuḍa’s emblem.
- He traveled with His family and entourage to Indraprastha, where His loving devotees would receive Him. His wives had also been invited to the Rājasūya sacrifice and were eager to go.
- In Indraprastha, Kṛṣṇa explained His plan to kill Jarāsandha before performing the Rājasūya sacrifice. With the Pāṇḍavas’ full agreement, He proceeded with Bhīmasena.
Try this today
Make one practical preparation today for a devotional activity you intend to take part in.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more eagerness and care to my 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.