Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.48.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Person Relieves Earth's Burden
“You are that very same Supreme Person, my Lord, and You have now appeared in the home of Vasudeva with Your plenary portion. You have done this to relieve the earth’s burden by killing hundreds of armies led by kings who are expansions of the demigods’ enemies, and also to spread the fame of our dynasty.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa is the same Supreme Person who has now appeared in the home of Vasudeva with His plenary portion.
- He appears to relieve the earth's burden by killing hundreds of armies led by demoniac kings, and to spread the fame of His dynasty.
- The purport explains that these kings were expansions or incarnations of the enemies of the demigods. Their specific identities are explained in the Mahābhārata.
Try this today
Take a moment today to acknowledge Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Person who acts to relieve the earth's burden.
Ask yourself
What does this verse help you understand about the purpose of Kṛṣṇa's appearance?
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.