Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.43.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Overcomes the Elephant With One Hand
“The Supreme Lord, killer of the demon Madhu, confronted the elephant as he attacked. Seizing his trunk with one hand, Kṛṣṇa threw him to the ground.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Lord, the killer of the demon Madhu.
- He confronted the elephant as it attacked rather than withdrawing.
- Seizing the elephant’s trunk with one hand, Kṛṣṇa threw him to the ground.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment remembering Kṛṣṇa’s strength as described in this verse.
Ask yourself
How does this effortless victory help you reflect on Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
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.