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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.30.10

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Hear Kṛṣṇa’s Words and Act

“Having heard these words from Lord Kṛṣṇa, the enemy of Madhu, the elders of the Yadu dynasty gave their assent, saying, “So be it.” After crossing over the ocean in boats, they proceeded on chariots to Prabhāsa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.30.10, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The elders of the Yadu dynasty heard the words of Lord Kṛṣṇa, the enemy of Madhu.
  • They gave their assent by saying, “So be it.” Their response accepted His direction.
  • They then crossed the ocean in boats and continued to Prabhāsa on chariots. Their agreement was followed by action.

Try this today

Choose one small act of devotional service you have been intending to do, and complete it today.

Ask yourself

How can you make your hearing of Kṛṣṇa’s instructions lead to practical devotional service?

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.

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