Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.57.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Ends the Pursuit
“As Śatadhanvā fled on foot, the Supreme Lord, also going on foot, cut off his head with His sharp-edged disc. The Lord then searched Śatadhanvā’s upper and lower garments for the Syamantaka jewel.”
What the purport teaches
- Śatadhanvā fled on foot, and the Supreme Lord also pursued him on foot.
- The Lord cut off Śatadhanvā's head with His sharp-edged disc.
- The Lord then searched Śatadhanvā's upper and lower garments for the Syamantaka jewel.
Try this today
Set aside a quiet minute to reflect on the seriousness of wrongdoing and renew your intention to serve Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does this grave outcome affect my reflection on wrongdoing and its consequences?
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.