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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.89.34

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Arjuna’s Words Give the Brāhmaṇa Confidence

“Thus convinced by Arjuna, O tormentor of enemies, the brāhmaṇa went home, satisfied by having heard Arjuna’s declaration of his prowess.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.89.34, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Arjuna’s declaration convinces the brāhmaṇa.
  • Hearing of Arjuna’s prowess gives the brāhmaṇa satisfaction.
  • The brāhmaṇa returns home reassured by what he has heard.

Try this today

Follow up on one reassurance you have given with a small, helpful action.

Ask yourself

How mindful am I of the trust my assurances can create?

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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