Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.82.29-30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLove Binds the Supreme Lord
“His fame, as broadcast by the Vedas, the water that has washed His feet, and the words He speaks in the form of the revealed scriptures — these thoroughly purify this universe. Although the earth’s good fortune was ravaged by time, the touch of His lotus feet has revitalized her, and thus she is raining down on us the fulfillment of all our desires. The same Lord Viṣṇu who makes one forget the goals of heaven and liberation has now entered into marital and blood relationships with you, who otherwise travel on the hellish path of family life. Indeed, in these relationships you see and touch Him directly, walk beside Him, converse with Him, and together with Him lie down to rest, sit at ease and take your meals.”
What the purport teaches
- All Vedic mantras glorify Lord Viṣṇu. His own words, such as the Bhagavad-gītā, are the confidential essence of all scripture.
- The Lord’s fame, the water that washes His feet, and His revealed words purify the universe. The touch of His lotus feet restores the earth’s good fortune.
- The Yadus share both marital and blood relationships with Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Lord. Their love obliges Him to stay with them, making even heaven and liberation lose their attraction.
Try this today
Read one statement of Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad-gītā, remembering that His words purify.
Ask yourself
What draws me toward loving service to Kṛṣṇa rather than other rewards?
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.