Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.17.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBalarāma Knows Kṛṣṇa’s Potency and Loves Him
“Lord Balarāma embraced His infallible brother and laughed, knowing well the extent of Kṛṣṇa’s potency. Out of great feelings of love, Balarāma lifted Kṛṣṇa up on His lap and repeatedly looked at Him. The cows, bulls and young female calves also achieved the highest pleasure.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma embraced His infallible brother and laughed, knowing well the extent of Kṛṣṇa’s potency.
- Out of great love, Balarāma lifted Kṛṣṇa onto His lap and repeatedly looked at Him.
- The cows, bulls and young female calves also achieved the highest pleasure.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute to remember Balarāma looking repeatedly at Kṛṣṇa with love.
Ask yourself
How does Balarāma’s response bring together knowledge of Kṛṣṇa’s potency and tender love?
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.