Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.72.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Openly Identifies Himself and His Companions
“Over there is Bhīma, son of Pṛthā, and this is his brother Arjuna. Know Me to be their maternal cousin, Kṛṣṇa, your enemy.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa identified Bhīma as the son of Pṛthā.
- He introduced Arjuna as Bhīma’s brother and Himself as their maternal cousin.
- Kṛṣṇa openly told Jarāsandha His name and identified Himself as Jarāsandha’s enemy.
Try this today
In one conversation today, give a clear and truthful introduction or explanation of your role.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to be clear about who I am, even in a difficult encounter?
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.