Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.57-58
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Makes Parting Difficult
“The Yadus were all embraced by their friends, close family members and other relatives, including Dhṛtarāṣṭra and his younger brother, Vidura; Pṛthā and her sons; Bhīṣma; Droṇa; the twins Nakula and Sahadeva; Nārada; and Vedavyāsa, the Personality of Godhead. Their hearts melting with affection, these and the other guests left for their kingdoms, their progress slowed by the pain of separation.”
What the purport teaches
- Friends, close family members and other relatives embraced the Yadus before leaving.
- Among the departing guests were Nārada and Vedavyāsa, who is described as the Personality of Godhead.
- Their hearts melted with affection. The pain of separation slowed their departure for their kingdoms.
Try this today
At one farewell today, pause to express sincere affection rather than leaving hurriedly.
Ask yourself
Do I take time to express genuine affection when parting from those 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.