Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Awakens the Desire to Serve
“The royal road being quite crowded with elephants, horses, chariots and foot soldiers, the women climbed to the top of their houses, where they caught sight of Lord Kṛṣṇa and His queens. The city ladies scattered flowers upon the Lord, embraced Him in their minds and expressed their heartfelt welcome with broadly smiling glances.”
What the purport teaches
- Because the royal road was crowded, the women climbed onto their rooftops to see Lord Kṛṣṇa and His queens.
- They scattered flowers upon the Lord, embraced Him in their minds and welcomed Him with broadly smiling glances.
- Their affectionate glances conveyed eager inquiries about the comfort of His journey. In their ecstasy, they intensely desired to serve the Lord.
Try this today
Spend a moment mentally welcoming Lord Kṛṣṇa with affection and a desire to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How can my affection for Kṛṣṇa become a sincere desire to serve Him?
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.