Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.7.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Completes His Mission
“Answering the prayer of Lord Brahmā, I descended within this world along with My plenary portion, Lord Baladeva, and performed various activities on behalf of the demigods. I have now completed My mission here.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa descended into this world in answer to Lord Brahmā’s prayer.
- He came with His plenary portion, Lord Baladeva, and performed various activities for the benefit of the demigods.
- Kṛṣṇa declared that His mission in this world was now completely accomplished.
Try this today
Read Kṛṣṇa’s statement slowly once, noting who prayed, who accompanied Him and what He completed.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Kṛṣṇa answering Lord Brahmā’s prayer?
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.