Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Responds to Disrespect
“Seeing the bad character of the Kurus and hearing their nasty words, the infallible Lord Balarāma became filled with rage. His countenance frightful to behold, He laughed repeatedly and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma saw the Kurus’ bad character and heard their nasty words.
- The translation describes Him as infallible even as He became filled with rage.
- His countenance became frightful, and He laughed repeatedly before speaking. The Kurus’ conduct met a forceful response from the Lord.
Try this today
Reflect for a moment on the description of Lord Balarāma as infallible, and read His response respectfully.
Ask yourself
Am I careful about words that express disrespect toward 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.