Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.6.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Lotus Feet Purify
“O omnipotent Lord, in Your incarnation as Trivikrama, You raised Your leg like a flagpole to break the shell of the universe, allowing the holy Ganges to flow down, like a banner of victory, in three branches throughout the three planetary systems. By three mighty steps of Your lotus feet, Your Lordship captured Bali Mahārāja, along with his universal kingdom. Your lotus feet inspire fear in the demons by driving them down to hell and fearlessness among Your devotees by elevating them to the perfection of heavenly life. We are sincerely trying to worship You, our Lord; therefore may Your lotus feet kindly free us from all of our sinful reactions.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared as Vāmana to reclaim the universal kingdom seized by Bali Mahārāja. His raised foot pierced the universal shell, allowing the holy Ganges to flow into the universe.
- The lotus feet of the Personality of Godhead are most pure, all-pervading and the oldest of all. One purified by them crosses over previous sinful activities.
- The Lord’s lotus feet bring fear to demons and fearlessness to devotees. Those sincerely worshiping Him pray to be freed from sinful reactions.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to the Lord’s lotus feet, asking for purification and sincerity in worship.
Ask yourself
How can I make my worship of the Lord more sincere?
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.