Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.15.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBalarāma Defeats Dhenuka with One Hand
“Lord Balarāma seized Dhenuka by his hooves, whirled him about with one hand and threw him into the top of a palm tree. The violent wheeling motion killed the demon.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma seizes Dhenuka by his hooves.
- He whirls the demon about with a single hand. This violent wheeling motion kills Dhenuka.
- Lord Balarāma throws the demon into the top of a palm tree.
Try this today
Spend a minute attentively remembering Lord Balarāma’s powerful action as described in this verse.
Ask yourself
What does Balarāma’s use of just one hand convey about His power?
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.