Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.37.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKeśī’s Attack Ends in Death
“As Lord Kṛṣṇa’s expanding arm completely blocked Keśī’s breathing, his legs kicked convulsively, his body became covered with sweat, and his eyes rolled around. The demon then passed stool and fell on the ground, dead.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa’s expanding arm completely blocked Keśī’s breathing.
- The demon’s legs kicked convulsively, his body became covered with sweat, and his eyes rolled around.
- Keśī passed stool and fell dead on the ground. His attack ended under the power of Kṛṣṇa’s arm.
Try this today
Offer Kṛṣṇa a brief prayer acknowledging that Keśī could not withstand His power.
Ask yourself
How does Keśī’s defeat deepen your appreciation of the Lord’s power?
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.