Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.66.38
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Almighty Lord Knows and Acts
“The almighty Lord, the internal and external witness of all, understood that the monster had been produced by Lord Śiva from the sacrificial fire. To defeat the demon, Kṛṣṇa dispatched His disc weapon, who was waiting at His side.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa is the almighty Lord, the internal and external witness of all. He understood that Lord Śiva had produced the monster from the sacrificial fire.
- Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī explains that Kṛṣṇa was playing the part of a king, absorbed in a gambling match. The fiery demon’s attack was an insignificant matter for Him.
- Kṛṣṇa simply dispatched His cakra weapon, who was waiting at His side, and ordered him to take the necessary steps.
Try this today
Spend one minute remembering Kṛṣṇa as the witness within and without, and offer Him a sincere prayer.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s complete knowledge and effortless command deepen my trust in Him?
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.