Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.56.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Acts to Clear His Reputation
“When Lord Kṛṣṇa heard this rumor, He wanted to remove the stain on His reputation. So He took some of Dvārakā’s citizens with Him and set out to retrace Prasena’s path.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa heard the rumor that had stained His reputation.
- He wanted to remove that stain rather than leave the accusation unanswered.
- He took some citizens of Dvārakā with Him and set out to retrace Prasena’s path.
Try this today
Before accepting a troubling claim today, take one small step to check what actually happened.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s response encourage me to seek facts rather than repeat rumors?
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.