Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.29.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLove Beyond Material Dualities
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus addressed by Lord Kṛṣṇa, whose intelligence destroys all the suffering of material life, Śrī Uddhava circumambulated the Lord and then fell down, placing his head upon the Lord’s feet. Although Uddhava was free from the influence of all material dualities, his heart was breaking, and at this time of departure he drenched the Lord’s lotus feet with his tears.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa’s intelligence destroys all the suffering of material life.
- After hearing the Lord, Śrī Uddhava circumambulated Him and bowed down, placing his head upon His feet.
- Although Uddhava was free from material dualities, his heart was breaking at departure. His tears drenched the Lord’s lotus feet.
Try this today
Today, bow before Lord Kṛṣṇa and take a quiet moment to express your devotion.
Ask yourself
How does Uddhava’s response deepen your understanding of love for the Lord?
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.