Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.16.60
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Restores the River for Others
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: After hearing Kāliya’s words, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who was acting the role of a human being, replied: O serpent, you may not remain here any longer. Go back to the ocean immediately, accompanied by your retinue of children, wives, other relatives and friends. Let this river be enjoyed by the cows and humans.”
What the purport teaches
- After hearing Kāliya, Kṛṣṇa replied as the Supreme Personality of Godhead acting in the role of a human being.
- He ordered Kāliya to leave immediately for the ocean with his children, wives, relatives and friends.
- Kṛṣṇa directed that the river should be enjoyed by the cows and humans.
Try this today
Do one small thing today to keep a shared water source clean for people and animals.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s command show concern for those who depend on the river?
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.