Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGreat Strength Used in Opposition
“Dvivida, the most powerful of apes, now clenched his fists at the end of his palm-tree-sized arms, came before Lord Balarāma and beat his fists against the Lord’s body.”
What the purport teaches
- Dvivida is described as the most powerful of apes.
- His arms were as large as palm trees, and he clenched his hands into fists.
- He came before Lord Balarāma and beat his fists against the Lord’s body.
Try this today
Set aside a brief moment today to offer your abilities in the Lord’s service.
Ask yourself
What does Dvivida’s behavior show me about strength without a desire to serve the Lord?
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.