Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.83.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeeking Service Life After Life
“Śrī Mitravindā said: At my svayaṁvara ceremony He came forward, defeated all the kings present — including my brothers, who dared insult Him — and took me away just as a lion removes his prey from amidst a pack of dogs. Thus Lord Kṛṣṇa, the shelter of the goddess of fortune, brought me to His capital city. May I be allowed to serve Him by washing His feet, life after life.”
What the purport teaches
- Mitravindā recalls how Lord Kṛṣṇa defeated all the kings at her svayaṁvara, including her brothers who insulted Him.
- Kṛṣṇa, the shelter of the goddess of fortune, took her away and brought her to His capital city.
- Her prayer is to serve Him by washing His feet, life after life. Service to Him is her cherished desire.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer asking for the opportunity to serve Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Mitravindā’s desire for humble service?
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.