Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Wisdom Exceeds Learned Understanding
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Hearing such unfathomable words from the unlimitedly wise Lord Kṛṣṇa, the learned brāhmaṇas remained silent, their minds bewildered.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa’s wisdom is unlimited, and His words were difficult even for the learned brāhmaṇas to comprehend.
- On hearing Him, the brāhmaṇas remained silent. Their learning did not prevent their minds from becoming bewildered.
- Their response invites humility when hearing the Supreme Lord’s words. We need not pretend to understand everything immediately.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, then pause silently and acknowledge one thing you do not yet understand.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when Kṛṣṇa’s words exceed my present understanding?
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.