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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.54.1

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Angry Kings Pursue Lord Kṛṣṇa

“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Having thus spoken, all those infuriated kings donned their armor and mounted their conveyances. Each king, bow in hand, was surrounded by his own army as he went after Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.54.1, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The kings were greatly angered and prepared themselves for battle.
  • They put on armor, mounted their conveyances and took their bows.
  • Each king pursued Lord Kṛṣṇa surrounded by his own army.

Try this today

Today, pause before acting on anger and recall the kings rushing after Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How does this scene help me notice when anger is driving my actions?

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.

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