Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.24.36
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Leads His Devotees in Reverence
“Together with the people of Vraja, the Lord bowed down to this form of Govardhana Hill, thus in effect offering obeisances to Himself. Then He said, “Just see how this hill has appeared in person and bestowed mercy upon us!”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa appeared in His normal form among the people of Vṛndāvana while simultaneously manifesting the great form of Govardhana Hill.
- In His form as a child, He led the residents in bowing down to Govardhana. Thus He was offering obeisances to Himself.
- Kṛṣṇa pointed out the great mercy bestowed by this divine form. His amazing transcendental activities suited the festive atmosphere.
Try this today
Offer one respectful bow to Lord Kṛṣṇa today, remembering the mercy He revealed as Govardhana.
Ask yourself
How can I bring greater awareness of the Lord’s mercy into my acts of reverence?
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.