Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.37.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVyoma Hides His Purpose Behind Play
“A powerful magician named Vyoma, son of the demon Maya, then appeared on the scene in the guise of a cowherd boy. Pretending to join the game as a thief, he proceeded to steal most of the cowherd boys who were acting as sheep.”
What the purport teaches
- Vyoma, son of the demon Maya, was a powerful magician. He appeared disguised as a cowherd boy.
- He pretended to join the game as a thief, hiding his actual purpose within the play.
- He stole most of the cowherd boys who were acting as sheep. His apparent participation in the game concealed real harm.
Try this today
Today, pause before trusting an appearance and consider whether the actions match it.
Ask yourself
What does Vyoma’s disguise remind me about the difference between appearances and intentions?
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.