Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHumility Matters Before the Lord
“Lord Balarāma saw the ape’s rude behavior and thought of the disruptions he had created in the surrounding kingdoms. Thus the Lord angrily took up His club and His plow weapon, having decided to put His enemy to death.”
What the purport teaches
- The purport explains avinayam as “without humility.” Dvivida lacked both modesty and humility and shamelessly performed wicked activities.
- Lord Balarāma knew of the great disturbances Dvivida had caused to people in the surrounding kingdoms.
- Seeing the ape’s present rudeness as well, the Lord took up His club and plow weapon, deciding that His offensive enemy must die.
Try this today
Acknowledge one inconsiderate action today and offer a simple apology.
Ask yourself
Where might a lack of humility be causing trouble for others?
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.