Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.44.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKaṁsa Faces the Lord as Death
“Seeing Lord Kṛṣṇa approaching like death personified, the quick-witted Kaṁsa instantly rose from his seat and took up his sword and shield.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaṁsa saw Lord Kṛṣṇa approaching like death personified.
- The quick-witted King instantly rose from his seat. He reacted without delay.
- Kaṁsa took up his sword and shield. His response to the approaching Lord was to prepare to fight.
Try this today
Briefly reflect on the image of Kaṁsa taking up weapons before the approaching Lord.
Ask yourself
What does Kaṁsa’s response reveal about his attitude toward Lord Kṛṣṇa?
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.