Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.30.22
Nirodha· Winding upConfusion Turns the Lord into an Enemy
“In their confused state, O King, they also mistook Lord Balarāma for an enemy. Weapons in hand, they ran toward Him with the intention of killing Him.”
What the purport teaches
- The warriors were in a confused state.
- They mistook Lord Balarāma for an enemy.
- With weapons in their hands, they ran toward Him intending to kill Him.
Try this today
Before acting on one angry judgment today, pause and consider whether you have understood correctly.
Ask yourself
How does this verse show the danger of acting while confused?
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.