Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.59
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Expressed Through Time and Honor
“Nanda Mahārāja showed his affection for his relatives, the Yadus, by remaining with them a little longer, together with his cowherds. During his stay, Kṛṣṇa, Balarāma, Ugrasena and the others honored him with especially opulent worship.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda Mahārāja showed affection for his relatives, the Yadus, by remaining with them a little longer.
- His cowherds stayed with him, sharing this time with their relatives.
- Kṛṣṇa, Balarāma, Ugrasena and the others honored Nanda with especially opulent worship.
Try this today
Spend a few unhurried minutes with a relative today and express your appreciation.
Ask yourself
How can I show affection by giving someone my time and respect?
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.