Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.8.44
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesYaśodā’s Affection Increases
“Immediately forgetting Yoga-māyā’s illusion that Kṛṣṇa had shown the universal form within His mouth, mother Yaśodā took her son on her lap as before, feeling increased affection in her heart for her transcendental child.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Yaśodā regarded the universal form within Kṛṣṇa’s mouth as an arrangement of Yoga-māyā, like a dream.
- Just as one forgets a dream, she immediately forgot the entire incident.
- Her natural affection for Kṛṣṇa increased. Taking her transcendental child on her lap, she simply wanted to kiss Him.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on Yaśodā’s increased affection for Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
What draws your attention most here: the universal form or Yaśodā’s affection for Kṛṣṇa?
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.