Four Characteristics of Devotional Service

2014-04-03
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.42.11-12 Four Characteristics of Devotional Service (download mp3)
by Mukundamala Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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SB 10.42.11

evam striya yacyamanah

 krsno ramasya pasyatah

mukham viksyanu gopanam

 prahasams tam uvaca ha

Translation:

Thus entreated by the woman, Lord Krsna first glanced at the face of Balarama, who was watching the incident, and then at the faces of the cowherd boys. Then with a laugh Krsna replied to her as follows.

SB 10.42.12

esyami te grham su-bhru

 pumsam adhi-vikarsanam

sadhitartho ’grhanam nah

 panthanam tvam parayanam

Translation:

[Lord Krsna said:] O lady with beautiful eyebrows, as soon as I fulfill My purpose I will certainly visit your house, where men can relieve their anxiety. Indeed, you are the best refuge for Us homeless travelers.

Purport:

By the word agrhanam, Sri Krsna indicated not only that He had no fixed residence but also that He was not yet married.