Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.60
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSatisfaction Makes Room for Affection
“Having so easily crossed over the vast ocean of his ambition, Vasudeva felt fully satisfied. In the company of his many well-wishers, he took Nanda by the hand and addressed him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Vasudeva had easily crossed the vast ocean of his ambition and felt fully satisfied.
- He was surrounded by many well-wishers.
- He took Nanda by the hand before speaking to him, giving their conversation a warm, personal beginning.
Try this today
Thank one well-wisher personally today.
Ask yourself
When I feel satisfied, do I pause to connect with those who wish me well?
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.