Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.77.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Acts With Frightening Power
“Having said this, the furious Lord swung His club with frightening power and speed and hit Śālva on the collarbone, making him tremble and vomit blood.”
What the purport teaches
- After speaking, the furious Lord swung His club with frightening power and speed.
- He struck Śālva on the collarbone.
- The blow made Śālva tremble and vomit blood, showing the force of the Lord’s action.
Try this today
Pause after reading and remember that Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the Lord you seek to serve.
Ask yourself
What does this description lead you to reflect on about the Lord’s 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.