Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.46
Nirodha· Winding upThe Unlimited Lord Sustains the Earth
“O unlimited one of a thousand heads, as Your pastime You carry this earthly globe upon one of Your heads. At the time of annihilation You withdraw the entire universe within Your body and, remaining all alone, lie down to rest.”
What the purport teaches
- The unlimited, thousand-headed Lord carries the earthly globe upon one of His heads.
- He carries the earth as His pastime, not as a difficult burden.
- At annihilation He withdraws the entire universe within His body and remains alone, lying down to rest.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly once, pausing to appreciate the Lord’s unlimited sustaining power.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s effortless support of the earth help you appreciate about His greatness?
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.