Bhagavatapurana 5.8.13

5.8.13

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pathiṣu ca mugdha-bhāvena tatra tatra viṣakta-mati-praṇaya-bhara-hṛdayaḥ kārpaṇyāt skandhenodvahati evam utsaṅga urasi cādhāyopalālayan mudaṃ paramām avāpa //

13. In every path, when it stopped here and there in perplexity natural to its age and disposition, he bore it on his shoulder out of pity in his heart full of intense affection, and thus caressing it on his lap and bosom he experienced extreme joy.