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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.1

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Hearing of Kṛṣṇa’s Power Brings Joy

“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Having thus heard of the killing of Jarāsandha, and also of almighty Kṛṣṇa’s wonderful power, King Yudhiṣṭhira addressed the Lord as follows with great pleasure.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.74.1, translation

What the purport teaches

  • King Yudhiṣṭhira heard of the killing of Jarāsandha and almighty Kṛṣṇa’s wonderful power.
  • Hearing this news gave Yudhiṣṭhira great pleasure.
  • With that pleasure, the King addressed Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Read the translation again and pause to appreciate almighty Kṛṣṇa’s power.

Ask yourself

What gives you joy when you hear about Kṛṣṇa’s wonderful power?

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.

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