Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.8.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Mother’s Question, Kṛṣṇa’s Reply
“Dear Kṛṣṇa, why are You so restless that You have eaten dirt in a solitary place? This complaint has been lodged against You by all Your playmates, including Your elder brother, Balarāma. How is this?”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Yaśodā asked why Kṛṣṇa had eaten dirt in a solitary place. All His playmates, including His elder brother Balarāma, had complained.
- She was agitated by His restless misbehavior. Her house was full of sweetmeats, so why should He eat dirt?
- Kṛṣṇa replied that His friends had plotted together so that she would punish Him. He denied the complaint and asked her to believe Him and not chastise Him.
Try this today
Read mother Yaśodā’s question and Kṛṣṇa’s reply slowly, attending to their affectionate exchange.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you in this exchange between Kṛṣṇa and His mother?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.