Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.66
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLove Makes Parting Difficult
“And on his part, Nanda was also full of affection for his friend Vasudeva. Thus during the following days Nanda would repeatedly announce, “I will be leaving later today” and “I will be leaving tomorrow.” But out of love for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma he remained there for three more months, honored by all the Yadus.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda was full of affection for Vasudeva and remained honored by all the Yadus.
- Out of love for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, he repeatedly postponed leaving and stayed for three more months.
- Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī suggests that Nanda secretly wanted to bring Kṛṣṇa back to Vraja but did not want to break Vasudeva’s heart.
Try this today
Before making one personal request today, pause to consider the other person’s feelings.
Ask yourself
What does Nanda’s hesitation show me about love for Kṛṣṇa and consideration for others?
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.