Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesOpposition to Kṛṣṇa Ends in Defeat
“Śiśupāla’s supporters — Śālva, Jarāsandha, Dantavakra and Vidūratha — all came, along with Pauṇḍraka and thousands of other kings.”
What the purport teaches
- Śālva, Jarāsandha, Dantavakra and Vidūratha came as Śiśupāla’s supporters, along with Pauṇḍraka and thousands of other kings.
- The purport explains that the named kings maintained deep animosity toward Śrī Kṛṣṇa and opposed Him in various ways.
- Despite their gathering, they were all to be frustrated and defeated at Śiśupāla’s would-be wedding.
Try this today
Pause today to reflect on the difference between opposing Kṛṣṇa and choosing to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How does the kings’ coming defeat challenge confidence based only on powerful supporters?
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.