Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.42.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Breaking Bow Terrifies Kaṁsa
“The sound of the bow’s breaking filled the earth and sky in all directions. Upon hearing it, Kaṁsa was struck with terror.”
What the purport teaches
- The breaking bow produced a tremendous sound.
- That sound filled the earth and sky in every direction.
- When Kaṁsa heard it, he was struck with terror.
Try this today
Read the verse aloud, then pause to reflect on the force of Kṛṣṇa’s action.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the sound’s reach and Kaṁsa’s response?
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.