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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.50.49

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection

Kṛṣṇa Builds a Wonderful City at Sea

“After thus discussing the matter with Balarāma, the Supreme Personality of Godhead had a fortress twelve yojanas in circumference built within the sea. Inside that fort He had a city built containing all kinds of wonderful things.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.50.49, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Supreme Personality of Godhead discussed the matter with Balarāma before carrying out the plan.
  • He had a fortress twelve yojanas in circumference built within the sea.
  • Inside the fortress, He had a city built containing all kinds of wonderful things.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, expressing gratitude and a desire for devotional service.

Ask yourself

How does Kṛṣṇa’s carrying out this plan deepen my appreciation of His care?

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.

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