Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.56.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Jewel Will Disprove False Accusations
“[Lord Kṛṣṇa said:] It is for this jewel, O lord of the bears, that we have come to your cave. I intend to use the jewel to disprove the false accusations against Me.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa explained that He had come to the cave for the jewel.
- He addressed Jāmbavān as the lord of the bears.
- He intended to use the jewel to disprove the false accusations against Him.
Try this today
Write one sentence summarizing why Lord Kṛṣṇa came for the jewel, staying with His stated purpose.
Ask yourself
What can I appreciate about the Lord’s clear explanation of His purpose?
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.