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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.82.27

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Joyfully Honoring Kṛṣṇa’s Associates

“After Lord Balarāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa had liberally honored them, with great joy and enthusiasm these kings began to praise the members of the Vṛṣṇi clan, Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s personal associates.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.82.27, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Balarāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa liberally honored the assembled kings.
  • The kings responded with great joy and enthusiasm.
  • They praised the members of the Vṛṣṇi clan as Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s personal associates.

Try this today

Speak one sincere word of appreciation today to someone devoted to Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How can appreciation for Kṛṣṇa extend to appreciation for those associated with 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.

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