Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.66.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPauṇḍraka Marches Out Against Lord Kṛṣṇa
“Upon observing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s preparations for battle, the mighty warrior Pauṇḍraka quickly went out of the city with two full military divisions.”
What the purport teaches
- Pauṇḍraka noticed Lord Kṛṣṇa’s preparations for battle and quickly left the city.
- He was a mighty warrior, accompanied by two full military divisions.
- Pauṇḍraka brought his military strength to oppose the Lord, rather than serve Him.
Try this today
Before one task today, pause and express your wish to use your abilities in Kṛṣṇa’s service.
Ask yourself
How can I direct my abilities toward serving 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.