Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.82.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReunion Makes Hearts Blossom
“As the great joy of seeing one another made the lotuses of their hearts and faces bloom with fresh beauty, the men embraced one another enthusiastically. With tears pouring from their eyes, the hair on their bodies standing on end and their voices choked up, they all felt intense bliss.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing one another brought great joy. Their hearts and faces are compared to lotuses blooming with fresh beauty.
- The men embraced one another enthusiastically. Their affection found direct expression in their greeting.
- Tears flowed, their hair stood on end and their voices became choked. These signs accompanied the intense bliss they felt.
Try this today
Welcome someone dear to you today with an attentive, heartfelt greeting.
Ask yourself
How do I express genuine joy when meeting someone dear to me?
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.