Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.82.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKeep Kṛṣṇa Central in Daily Life
“Then, with the permission of Lord Kṛṣṇa, their sole object of worship, the Vṛṣṇis ate breakfast and sat down at their leisure beneath trees that gave cooling shade.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa was the Vṛṣṇis’ sole object of worship. Their devotion was centered exclusively on Him.
- They ate breakfast with Lord Kṛṣṇa’s permission. Even their meal took place with regard for Him.
- After eating, they rested at leisure beneath trees that offered cooling shade. The verse describes a peaceful moment in their gathering.
Try this today
Pause before a meal today to remember Lord Kṛṣṇa as your object of worship.
Ask yourself
How can I keep Lord Kṛṣṇa central even during meals and rest?
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.