Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.82.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Tenderly Comforts the Gopīs
“The Supreme Lord approached the gopīs in a secluded place as they stood in their ecstatic trance. After embracing each of them and inquiring about their well-being, He laughed and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord approached the gopīs in a secluded place while they stood in ecstatic trance.
- Kṛṣṇa expanded Himself by His vibhūti-śakti to embrace each gopī individually, waking each from her trance.
- He asked whether their pain of separation was now relieved. His laughter helped lighten their spirits.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute remembering Kṛṣṇa’s tender concern for the gopīs.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s personal care for each gopī help you 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.