Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.90.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Absorption in Loving Play
“Lord Kṛṣṇa’s flower garland would become smeared with kuṅkuma from their breasts, and His abundant locks of hair would become disheveled as a result of His absorption in the game. As the Lord repeatedly sprayed His young consorts and they sprayed Him in turn, He enjoyed Himself like the king of elephants enjoying in the company of his bevy of she-elephants.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s flower garland became smeared with kuṅkuma from His queens’ breasts.
- His abundant hair became disheveled through His absorption in the water games.
- He repeatedly sprayed His queens, and they sprayed Him in return. His enjoyment is compared to that of a king of elephants surrounded by his companions.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment recalling Kṛṣṇa’s joyful exchanges with His queens as described here.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s absorption in these games help you notice about His exchanges with His queens?
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.