Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.7.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Enjoyment Defeats the Demon’s Plan
“Because of Kṛṣṇa’s weight, Tṛṇāvarta considered Him to be like a great mountain or a hunk of iron. But because Kṛṣṇa had caught the demon’s neck, the demon was unable to throw Him off. He therefore thought of the child as wonderful, since he could neither bear the child nor cast aside the burden.”
What the purport teaches
- Tṛṇāvarta intended to carry Kṛṣṇa into the sky and kill Him. Kṛṣṇa instead enjoyed riding on the demon’s body and traveling through the sky.
- Kṛṣṇa became so heavy that Tṛṇāvarta could neither bear Him nor throw Him off. Kṛṣṇa held the demon’s neck very tightly.
- The demon’s attempt failed, and his yogic power could not save him. His death would take place by Kṛṣṇa’s arrangement.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on the contrast between the demon’s plan and Kṛṣṇa’s enjoyment.
Ask yourself
What does the failure of Tṛṇāvarta’s plan reveal about Kṛṣṇa’s control?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.