Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.2.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAwaken Love for Kṛṣṇa Within
“Thus the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the Supersoul of all living entities and who vanquishes all the fear of His devotees, entered the mind of Vasudeva in full opulence.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead entered Vasudeva’s mind in full opulence. He is the Supersoul of all living entities and removes His devotees’ fear.
- Viśvātmā means both the Lord situated in everyone’s heart and the only lovable object for everyone. Forgetfulness of Him causes suffering, while reviving love for Kṛṣṇa brings perfection.
- Although unborn, the Lord appears like a born child by entering a devotee’s mind. His appearance within Vasudeva is explained as an awakening of consciousness.
Try this today
Take one minute today to remember Kṛṣṇa within the heart as the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the object of your love.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to reviving my love for Kṛṣṇa?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.