Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.14.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Transcendental Qualities Have No Limit
“In time, learned philosophers or scientists might be able to count all the atoms of the earth, the particles of snow, or perhaps even the shining molecules radiating from the sun, the stars and other luminaries. But among these learned men, who could possibly count the unlimited transcendental qualities possessed by You, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who have descended onto the surface of the earth for the benefit of all living entities?”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa gives life to superior qualities by exhibiting them Himself and inspiring them in others. Developing the transcendental qualities found in Him brings immeasurable benefit.
- The Lord manifests a specific spiritual quality for the benefit of each living entity. His qualities are infinite, and every conditioned soul can appreciate Him in a particular way.
- Even counting the particles of earth, snow and light would not enable someone to count Kṛṣṇa’s glories. His childhood pastimes in Vṛndāvana display beautiful transcendental qualities that are the life and soul of His pure devotees.
Try this today
Reflect on Kṛṣṇa’s generosity or mercy, then make one small effort to show that quality toward someone today.
Ask yourself
Which of Kṛṣṇa’s qualities especially draws your appreciation?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.