Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.10.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Compassion and Sītādevī’s Joy
“Seeing His wife in that condition, Lord Rāmacandra was very compassionate. When Rāmacandra came before her, she was exceedingly happy to see her beloved, and her lotuslike mouth showed her joy.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Rāmacandra saw His wife’s distressed condition. He responded with great compassion.
- When He came before her, she was exceedingly happy to see her beloved. His presence brought her joy.
- Her lotuslike mouth showed her happiness. The verse brings together His compassion and her joy at seeing Him.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute remembering Lord Rāmacandra’s compassion and Sītādevī’s joy at seeing Him.
Ask yourself
What draws my heart toward Lord Rāmacandra in this meeting?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.