Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.51.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMucukunda’s Devotion and Faithfulness
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Mucukunda was the name of this great personality, who was born in the Ikṣvāku dynasty as the son of Māndhātā. He was devoted to brahminical culture and always true to his vow in battle.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī identified the man as the great personality Mucukunda.
- Mucukunda was born in the Ikṣvāku dynasty as the son of Māndhātā.
- He was devoted to brahminical culture and always remained true to his vow in battle.
Try this today
Fulfill one small, worthwhile commitment you have already made.
Ask yourself
How faithfully do I keep my commitments when they become difficult?
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.