Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.24.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Reveals His Identity with Govardhana
“Kṛṣṇa then assumed an unprecedented, huge form to instill faith in the cowherd men. Declaring “I am Govardhana Mountain!” He ate the abundant offerings.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa assumed an unprecedented, huge transcendental form to strengthen the cowherds’ faith. Declaring Himself Govardhana Mountain, He ate the abundant offerings.
- The purport explains that Govardhana Hill and Kṛṣṇa Himself are identical. Great devotees honor this identity by worshiping rocks from Govardhana as they worship the Deity of Kṛṣṇa.
- The cowherd community had accepted a significant risk simply out of love for Kṛṣṇa. The Supreme Personality of Godhead now demonstrated that their decision to follow Him was correct.
Try this today
Reread Kṛṣṇa’s declaration, “I am Govardhana Mountain!” and pause to reflect on the identity revealed by His words.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s response to the cowherds’ loving trust strengthen my faith?
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.