Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.39.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAkrūra Gives the Lord a Full Account
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: In response to the Supreme Lord’s request, Akrūra, the descendant of Madhu, described the whole situation, including King Kaṁsa’s enmity toward the Yadus and his attempt to murder Vasudeva.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra responded to the Supreme Lord’s request by describing the whole situation.
- His account included King Kaṁsa’s enmity toward the Yadus.
- He also reported Kaṁsa’s attempt to murder Vasudeva.
Try this today
When asked for an account today, include the important facts rather than leaving out uncomfortable details.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to give a complete account even when the facts are painful?
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.