Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespectful Explanation Pacifies Lord Balarāma
“When He heard of Subhadrā’s kidnapping, Lord Balarāma became as disturbed as the ocean during the full moon, but Lord Kṛṣṇa respectfully took hold of His feet and, together with other family members, pacified Him by explaining the matter.”
What the purport teaches
- Hearing of Subhadrā’s kidnapping, Lord Balarāma became deeply disturbed, like the ocean during the full moon.
- Lord Kṛṣṇa respectfully took hold of His feet.
- Together with other family members, Kṛṣṇa pacified Lord Balarāma by explaining the matter.
Try this today
When clearing up a misunderstanding today, begin respectfully and explain the matter calmly.
Ask yourself
How do respect and explanation work together in this verse?
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.