Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.30.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Brings Dāruka to the Lord’s Feet
“Upon seeing Lord Kṛṣṇa resting at the foot of a banyan tree, surrounded by His shining weapons, Dāruka could not control the affection he felt in his heart. His eyes filled with tears as he rushed down from the chariot and fell at the Lord’s feet.”
What the purport teaches
- Dāruka sees Lord Kṛṣṇa resting at the foot of a banyan tree, surrounded by His shining weapons.
- The affection in Dāruka’s heart becomes overwhelming, and his eyes fill with tears.
- He rushes down from the chariot and falls at the Lord’s feet, expressing his love through reverence.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow and a few sincere words of affection to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I offer the affection I genuinely feel to Lord Kṛṣṇa?
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.