Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.80.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Joyfully Welcomes His Friend
“At that time Lord Acyuta was seated on His consort’s bed. Spotting the brāhmaṇa at some distance, the Lord immediately stood up, went forward to meet him and with great pleasure embraced him.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Acyuta was seated on His consort’s bed when He saw the brāhmaṇa at a distance.
- The Lord immediately stood up and went forward to meet him.
- Kṛṣṇa embraced the brāhmaṇa with great pleasure. His welcome was immediate and affectionate.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering Kṛṣṇa rising to greet and embrace His friend.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s joyful welcome help me appreciate about Him?
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.