Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.31.8
Nirodha· Winding upKṛṣṇa Chooses Whether to Reveal His Movements
“Most of the demigods and other higher beings led by Brahmā could not see Lord Kṛṣṇa as He was entering His own abode, since He did not reveal His movements. But some of them did catch sight of Him, and they were extremely amazed.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa entered His own abode without revealing His movements.
- Most of the demigods and higher beings led by Brahmā could not see Him entering.
- Some did catch sight of Him, and they were extremely amazed.
Try this today
Pause after reading this verse and acknowledge that Kṛṣṇa’s movements are not always revealed to your understanding.
Ask yourself
How can this account help you remain humble about what you understand of Kṛṣṇa?
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.