Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.42.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRoyal Position Does Not Remove Fear
“Surrounded by his ministers, Kaṁsa took his seat on the imperial dais. But even as he sat amidst his various provincial rulers, his heart trembled.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaṁsa took his seat on the imperial dais, surrounded by his ministers.
- Various provincial rulers sat around him, showing his royal position.
- Yet his heart trembled. His outward position did not free him from inward fear.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to notice any difference between your outward appearance and your inward feelings.
Ask yourself
When have I appeared secure outwardly while feeling afraid within?
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.