Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.20-21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBalarāma’s Affection Inspires Swift Action
“When Lord Balarāma heard about these preparations of the inimical kings and how Lord Kṛṣṇa had set off alone to steal the bride, He feared that a fight would ensue. Immersed in affection for His brother, He hurried to Kuṇḍina with a mighty army consisting of infantry and of soldiers riding on elephants, horses and chariots.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma heard about the hostile kings’ preparations and that Lord Kṛṣṇa had gone alone to take the bride.
- Anticipating a fight, Balarāma was immersed in affection for His brother. His response arose from that affection.
- He hurried to Kuṇḍina with a mighty army of infantry and soldiers riding elephants, horses and chariots.
Try this today
Promptly offer one practical act of help to someone you care about.
Ask yourself
How can affection move you from concern into timely service?
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.