Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.38
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLoving Affection for the Supreme Lord
“When Queen Pṛthā saw her nephew Kṛṣṇa, the master of the three worlds, her heart became filled with love. Rising from her couch with her daughter-in-law, she embraced the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Queen Pṛthā saw Kṛṣṇa as her nephew, yet He is the master of the three worlds. Her family affection was directed toward the Supreme Lord.
- On seeing Him, her heart became filled with love. She rose from her couch and embraced Him.
- Her daughter-in-law rose with her. The purport identifies this daughter-in-law as Draupadī.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on Pṛthā lovingly embracing Kṛṣṇa, the master of the three worlds.
Ask yourself
How does Pṛthā’s embrace help me reflect on both Kṛṣṇa’s greatness and His closeness?
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.