Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.11.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Opulence Is Unlimited
“Thereafter, the Lord entered His palaces, which were perfect to the fullest extent. His wives lived in them, and they numbered over sixteen thousand.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa entered His fully perfect palaces, where His wives lived. Each of His 16,108 wives had a fully equipped palace with grounds and gardens.
- The palaces were made of fine marble, illuminated by jewels and richly decorated. Nothing was lacking for fulfilling the Lord’s desires.
- The Personality of Godhead possesses all power, energy, opulence, beauty, knowledge and renunciation. Because He is unlimited, His desires and their provision are also unlimited.
Try this today
Name the six forms of fullness listed in the purport and offer a brief prayer honoring Kṛṣṇa as the Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s unlimited fullness deepen my appreciation of Him?
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.