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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.55.9

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Pradyumna Quickly Attains Full Youth

“After a short time, this son of Kṛṣṇa — Pradyumna — attained His full youth. He enchanted all women who gazed upon Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.55.9, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The verse identifies Pradyumna as the son of Kṛṣṇa.
  • After only a short time, He attained His full youth.
  • All women who gazed upon Him were enchanted.

Try this today

Read the verse aloud once, noticing both Pradyumna’s rapid growth and His enchanting presence.

Ask yourself

What does this brief description emphasize about Pradyumna?

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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