Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.8.15
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionNo Weapon Surpasses Kṛṣṇa’s Strength
“O Śaunaka, glory of Bhṛgu’s family, although the supreme brahmāstra weapon released by Aśvatthāmā was irresistible and without check or counteraction, it was neutralized and foiled when confronted by the strength of Viṣṇu [Lord Kṛṣṇa].”
What the purport teaches
- Although Aśvatthāmā’s brahmāstra was materially irresistible, it was neutralized by the strength of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- The brahmajyoti, the glowing transcendental effulgence, rests on Kṛṣṇa. Its radiance comes from Him just as sunshine comes from the sun disc.
- Kṛṣṇa foiled the weapon by His own energy. Because He is absolute, He did not need anyone else’s help.
Try this today
Reread the translation once and reflect on the words describing Kṛṣṇa’s strength.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s complete independence teach me about His supreme position?
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.