Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.56
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Departs With Rukmiṇī
“Lifting the princess onto His chariot, whose flag bore the emblem of Garuḍa, Lord Mādhava drove back the circle of kings. With Balarāma in the lead, He slowly exited, like a lion removing his prey from the midst of jackals.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Mādhava lifts Rukmiṇī onto His chariot, whose flag bears the emblem of Garuḍa.
- He drives back the circle of kings. With Balarāma in the lead, He slowly departs.
- His departure is compared to a lion taking his prey from among jackals. The comparison emphasizes the Lord’s superiority over the opposing kings.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering Lord Mādhava’s strength as He carries Rukmiṇī away.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s unhurried departure suggest about His power?
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.