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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.63.50

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Bāṇāsura Bows Before Kṛṣṇa

“Thus attaining freedom from fear, Bāṇāsura offered obeisances to Lord Kṛṣṇa by touching his head to the ground. Bāṇa then seated Aniruddha and His bride on their chariot and brought them before the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.63.50, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Having attained freedom from fear, Bāṇāsura offers obeisances to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • He touches his head to the ground in his act of respect.
  • Bāṇa seats Aniruddha and His bride on their chariot and brings them before the Lord.

Try this today

Offer a respectful bow to Lord Kṛṣṇa today.

Ask yourself

How can I express gratitude to Kṛṣṇa through both respect and action?

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.

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