Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.50.35-36
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionMukunda’s Victory Brings Joy and Relief
“Lord Mukunda had crossed the ocean of His enemy’s armies with His own military force completely intact. He received congratulations from the denizens of heaven, who showered Him with flowers. The people of Mathurā, relieved of their feverish anxiety and filled with joy, came out to meet Him as professional bards, heralds and panegyrists sang in praise of His victory.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Mukunda crossed the ocean of His enemy’s armies with His own military force completely intact.
- The denizens of heaven congratulated Him and showered Him with flowers.
- Freed from feverish anxiety, the joyful people of Mathurā came out to meet Him. Bards, heralds and panegyrists sang in praise of His victory.
Try this today
Speak one sentence of praise to Lord Mukunda for the victory described here.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the people’s movement from anxiety to joyful welcome?
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.