Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Questions for Others’ Understanding
“Lord Kṛṣṇa understood the situation, but to inform people in general He inquired as follows: “Who are you, O greatly fortunate one? Seeing your excellent form, I think you must surely be an exalted demigod.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa already understood the situation.
- He asked about the being’s identity to inform people in general, not because He lacked understanding.
- Addressing him as greatly fortunate, Kṛṣṇa said his excellent form suggested an exalted demigod.
Try this today
Ask one respectful question today that helps clarify a subject for those listening.
Ask yourself
How can a thoughtful question help others understand something more clearly?
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.