Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.8.43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Protects and Sustains All
“O Kṛṣṇa, O friend of Arjuna, O chief amongst the descendants of Vṛṣṇi, You are the destroyer of those political parties which are disturbing elements on this earth. Your prowess never deteriorates. You are the proprietor of the transcendental abode, and You descend to relieve the distresses of the cows, the brāhmaṇas and the devotees. You possess all mystic powers, and You are the preceptor of the entire universe. You are the almighty God, and I offer You my respectful obeisances.”
What the purport teaches
- Kuntī offers respectful obeisances to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Lord and teacher of the universe. He has an eternal transcendental abode where He tends surabhi cows.
- He creates, maintains and annihilates through His unlimited energies. Yet His strength and potency never diminish.
- He descends to reclaim His devotees and remove disturbing rulers. Cows, brāhmaṇas and devotees receive His special attention because they are important for the welfare of living beings.
Try this today
Read the translation aloud once, then offer respectful obeisances to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s undiminishing power and protective care deepen my respect for 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.