Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.79.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPilgrimage Begins With the Sages’ Leave
“Then, given leave by the sages, the Lord went with a contingent of brāhmaṇas to the Kauśikī River, where He bathed. From there He went to the lake from which flows the river Sarayū.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma departed after receiving leave from the sages.
- A contingent of brāhmaṇas accompanied Him to the Kauśikī River, where He bathed.
- He then went to the lake from which the Sarayū River flows.
Try this today
When leaving someone’s company today, take a moment to acknowledge them respectfully.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the Lord’s respectful departure and His companions?
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.