Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.72.40
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Knows and Empowers
“Lord Kṛṣṇa knew the secret of His enemy Jarāsandha’s birth and death, and also how he had been given life by the demoness Jarā. Considering all this, Lord Kṛṣṇa imparted His special power to Bhīma.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa knew the secret of Jarāsandha’s birth and death, including how Jarā had given him life.
- The purport explains that Jarāsandha was born in two parts from two mothers. After his father discarded the parts in the forest, Jarā joined them together.
- Knowing how Jarāsandha had been joined, Kṛṣṇa also knew how to kill him. Considering this, He imparted His special power to Bhīma.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, ask Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for strength to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s knowledge and empowerment of Bhīma encourage your dependence on 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.