Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Expands and Easily Subdues the Bulls
“Upon hearing these terms, the Lord tightened His clothing, expanded Himself into seven forms and easily subdued the bulls.”
What the purport teaches
- After hearing the terms, the Lord tightened His clothing, expanded into seven forms and easily subdued the bulls.
- According to Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī, these seven forms enabled Kṛṣṇa to playfully defeat all seven bulls.
- His expansion also showed Princess Satya that she would not have to compete with His other queens, since He could enjoy with them all simultaneously.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering both purposes of Kṛṣṇa’s sevenfold expansion.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s action show both His power and His consideration for Satya?
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.