Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoyfully Welcome the Rarely Seen Lord
“King Yudhiṣṭhira was delighted to hear that the Lord, whom human beings rarely see, had now arrived. Accompanied by his priests and dear associates, the King came out to meet Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- King Yudhiṣṭhira was delighted to hear that Lord Kṛṣṇa had arrived.
- The Lord is rarely seen by human beings, making His arrival especially precious.
- The King went out to meet Him, accompanied by his priests and dear associates.
Try this today
Before reading about Kṛṣṇa today, pause to appreciate the opportunity to give Him your attention.
Ask yourself
What does Yudhiṣṭhira’s delight teach you about valuing the Lord’s presence?
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.