Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.44.36
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Strength Is Irresistible
“Sword in hand, Kaṁsa moved quickly from side to side like a hawk in the sky. But Lord Kṛṣṇa, whose fearsome strength is irresistible, powerfully seized the demon just as the son of Tārkṣya might capture a snake.”
What the purport teaches
- With sword in hand, Kaṁsa moved quickly from side to side. His movements are compared to a hawk in the sky.
- Lord Kṛṣṇa powerfully seized the demon. His fearsome strength is described as irresistible.
- Kṛṣṇa’s capture of Kaṁsa is compared to the son of Tārkṣya capturing a snake. Kaṁsa’s speed and weapon could not prevent his capture.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute remembering the Lord’s strength as described in this verse.
Ask yourself
How does this verse deepen my appreciation of Kṛṣṇa’s irresistible strength?
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.