Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.54
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLasting Signs of Lord Balarāma’s Strength
“Even today the city of Hastināpura is visibly elevated on its southern side along the Ganges, thus showing the signs of Lord Balarāma’s prowess.”
What the purport teaches
- The verse describes Hastināpura’s southern side along the Ganges as visibly elevated, showing signs of Lord Balarāma’s prowess.
- The purport explains that fighting between the marriage parties was often a practice among kṣatriya kings. The Kurus tested Sāmba’s strength but arrested him without respecting the regulations of fighting.
- Lord Balarāma came personally to free Sāmba and exhibited His inconceivable strength when challenged. The marriage was settled with great pleasure, and His devotees and friends in Dvārakā were astonished to hear how He had made Hastināpura tremble.
Try this today
Share one detail from this account with someone, keeping the focus on Lord Balarāma’s greatness.
Ask yourself
How does hearing about Lord Balarāma’s inconceivable strength deepen your appreciation of 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.