Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.13-14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesArjuna Enters the Forest With Kṛṣṇa
“Once Arjuna, the slayer of powerful enemies, donned his armor, mounted his chariot flying the flag of Hanumān, took up his bow and his two inexhaustible quivers, and went to sport with Lord Kṛṣṇa in a large forest filled with fierce animals.”
What the purport teaches
- Arjuna put on his armor and mounted his chariot, which flew the flag of Hanumān.
- Taking his bow and two inexhaustible quivers, he went with Lord Kṛṣṇa to sport in a large forest filled with fierce animals.
- The purport places this event after the burning of the Khāṇḍava forest. Arjuna was using the Gāṇḍīva bow and other weapons acquired during that incident.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, noting Arjuna’s preparations and his companionship with Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Which details help me picture Arjuna’s outing with Lord Kṛṣṇa?
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.