Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.16.64
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Gives Grace to Both Sides
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, having been released by Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whose activities are wonderful, Kāliya joined his wives in worshiping Him with great joy and reverence.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s wonderful activities included saving the residents of Vṛndāvana from Kāliya and saving Kāliya himself from Garuḍa. He bestowed grace upon both the victims of violence and the one who committed it.
- Kāliya’s wives were great devotees who offered Kṛṣṇa loving affection. Because of their devotion, Kṛṣṇa withdrew Kāliya’s offenses against Garuḍa and the residents of Vṛndāvana, who were very dear to Him.
- Released by Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kāliya joined his wives in worshiping Him with great joy and reverence. Their response to His grace was devotional service.
Try this today
Take one minute today to thank Kṛṣṇa for His mercy, offering your words with joy and reverence.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s grace toward both Kāliya and those he harmed deepen my appreciation of His mercy?
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.