Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.26.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWonder Leads to Humble Inquiry
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: The cowherd men were astonished when they saw Kṛṣṇa’s activities, such as lifting Govardhana Hill. Unable to understand His transcendental potency, they approached Nanda Mahārāja and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- While Kṛṣṇa lifted Govardhana Hill, the cowherd men simply enjoyed the spiritual bliss of His activities. Their perplexity arose afterwards.
- His extraordinary power suggested that He was the Supreme Lord Himself. Yet His hunger, playfulness and desire for their attention seemed like those of an ordinary child.
- Unable to settle their doubts, they approached the highly intelligent Nanda Mahārāja. They sought understanding by asking him about Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Write down one sincere question you have about Kṛṣṇa’s activities.
Ask yourself
What about Kṛṣṇa’s extraordinary power and childlike affection inspires you to inquire further?
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.