Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.3
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyKṛṣṇa Gives His Devotee the Credit
“Only one who has conquered all opponents in every direction can perform the Rājasūya sacrifice, O almighty one. Thus, in my opinion, conquering Jarāsandha will serve both purposes.”
What the purport teaches
- Only one who has conquered all directions is entitled to perform the Rājasūya sacrifice. Defeating Jarāsandha was therefore a necessary preparation.
- Seeing that the sacrifice was performed properly would also fulfill the imprisoned kings’ request for protection.
- Kṛṣṇa is catura, or clever: He can perform various kinds of work at once. He only pretended to be perplexed because He wanted His dear devotee Uddhava to receive credit for the solution.
Try this today
Pause today to appreciate Kṛṣṇa’s affection in letting Uddhava receive credit.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s wish to give Uddhava credit reveal about His care for His devotee?
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.