Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.30.41
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Kṛṣṇa with Attentive Devotion
“At that time Dāruka was searching for his master, Kṛṣṇa. As he neared the place where the Lord was sitting, he perceived the aroma of tulasī flowers in the breeze and went in its direction.”
What the purport teaches
- Dāruka is searching for his master, Kṛṣṇa.
- As he approaches the place where the Lord is sitting, he notices the fragrance of tulasī flowers in the breeze.
- Dāruka follows the fragrance toward the Lord. His search is attentive and directed toward Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Spend one undistracted minute reflecting on Dāruka’s desire to find Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Am I giving attentive time to seeking my 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.