Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.7.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Demon Falls Under Kṛṣṇa’s Grasp
“With Kṛṣṇa grasping him by the throat, Tṛṇāvarta choked, unable to make even a sound or even to move his hands and legs. His eyes popping out, the demon lost his life and fell, along with the little boy, down to the ground of Vraja.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa grasped Tṛṇāvarta by the throat, and the demon choked.
- Tṛṇāvarta could not make a sound or move his hands and legs. He was powerless in Kṛṣṇa’s grasp.
- The demon lost his life and fell to the ground of Vraja. The little boy fell along with him.
Try this today
Reread the verse and note one detail that shows the demon’s helplessness before Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does this scene show the contrast between Kṛṣṇa’s small form and His power?
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.