Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.52.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesOutward Appearances Can Conceal Divine Greatness
“When he saw Them fleeing, powerful Jarāsandha laughed loudly and then pursued Them with charioteers and foot soldiers. He could not understand the exalted position of the two Lords.”
What the purport teaches
- Powerful Jarāsandha laughed loudly when he saw the two Lords fleeing.
- He pursued Them with charioteers and foot soldiers.
- Despite his power, he could not understand the exalted position of the two Lords.
Try this today
Reread the final sentence and offer a brief prayer for a respectful understanding of the Lords.
Ask yourself
How can I approach the Lords’ actions with reverence rather than hasty judgment?
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.