Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.2.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Appears Through His Holy Name
“Because the Supreme Personality of Godhead was within her womb, Devakī illuminated the entire atmosphere in the place where she was confined. Seeing her jubilant, pure and smiling, Kaṁsa thought, “The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu, who is now within her, will kill me. Devakī has never before looked so brilliant and jubilant.””
What the purport teaches
- Devakī illuminated her place of confinement because the Supreme Personality of Godhead was within her womb. Her brilliance and joy made Kaṁsa afraid.
- Human life is meant for God-realization, not merely attention to the body's senses. The living force within the body is more important than external things.
- In this age, Kṛṣṇa has appeared in the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. The movement will continue to grow provided its leaders remain firmly Kṛṣṇa conscious, following the regulative principles and chanting regularly.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra attentively.
Ask yourself
How much attention do I give to God-realization compared with the demands of my body?
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.