Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.75.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesShared Joy in the Festivities
“Men and women, all adorned with sandalwood paste, flower garlands, jewelry and fine clothing, sported by smearing and sprinkling one another with various liquids.”
What the purport teaches
- Both men and women took part in the festive play.
- They were adorned with sandalwood paste, flower garlands, jewelry and fine clothing.
- They sported by smearing and sprinkling one another with various liquids.
Try this today
Take a moment to picture the garlands, clothing and playful sprinkling described in the verse.
Ask yourself
How does this playful scene deepen my appreciation of the celebration’s joy?
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.