Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.1.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUgrasena Acted Without Consulting Kṛṣṇa
“After having the club ground to bits, King Āhuka [Ugrasena] of the Yadus personally threw the pieces, along with the remaining lump of iron, into the water of the ocean.”
What the purport teaches
- King Ugrasena wanted Sāmba and the others to be free from shame and fear. With that intention, he ordered the club ground to bits.
- He acted without even consulting Śrī Kṛṣṇa. His attempt to relieve their distress proceeded without seeking the Lord’s counsel.
- Ugrasena threw the ground pieces and the remaining iron lump into the ocean. He considered the small remaining lump insignificant.
Try this today
Before trying to fix one troubling situation today, pause and consider whether your response gives due place to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
When trying to resolve distress quickly, do I neglect to seek guidance or dismiss important details?
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.