Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.26.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Names Reflect His Qualities and Activities
“For this son of yours there are many forms and names according to His transcendental qualities and activities. These are known to me, but people in general do not understand them.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa has many forms and names.
- These forms and names correspond to His transcendental qualities and activities.
- Garga Muni knew these names and forms, but people in general did not understand them.
Try this today
Copy the phrase “according to His transcendental qualities and activities” as a reminder when studying Kṛṣṇa’s names.
Ask yourself
How can recognizing the limits of ordinary understanding help you learn about Kṛṣṇa?
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.