Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.79.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesStrength and Technique Balance Each Other
“[Lord Balarāma said:] King Duryodhana! And Bhīma! Listen! You two warriors are equal in fighting prowess. I know that one of you has greater physical power, while the other is better trained in technique.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma called upon Duryodhana and Bhīma to listen.
- He judged the two warriors equal in fighting prowess, though their strengths differed.
- Bhīma was physically more powerful, while Duryodhana was more advanced in technique.
Try this today
Recognize one specific ability in someone with whom you tend to compete.
Ask yourself
Can I acknowledge another person’s abilities even when they differ from mine?
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.