Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.41-42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor All of Kṛṣṇa’s Queens
“Encouraged by her mother-in-law, Draupadī worshiped all of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s wives, including Rukmiṇī; Satyabhāmā; Bhadrā; Jāmbavatī; Kālindī; Mitravindā, the descendant of Śibi; the chaste Nāgnajitī; and the other queens of the Lord who were present. Draupadī honored them all with such gifts as clothing, flower garlands and jewelry.”
What the purport teaches
- Encouraged by her mother-in-law, Draupadī worshiped Lord Kṛṣṇa’s wives. She acted on that encouragement with practical care.
- She honored all the queens present, including Rukmiṇī, Satyabhāmā, Bhadrā, Jāmbavatī, Kālindī, Mitravindā and the chaste Nāgnajitī.
- Draupadī gave them clothing, flower garlands and jewelry. Her respect took the form of thoughtful gifts to each of the Lord’s queens.
Try this today
Offer one small, thoughtful token of welcome to someone today, remembering Draupadī’s care in honoring every queen.
Ask yourself
How can I express respect through thoughtful care that leaves no one overlooked?
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.