Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.16.36
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesNo One Can Overrule the Lord
“It is the prowess of these twin asuras [demons] that has disturbed you, for it has minimized your power. There is no remedy within my power, however, for it is the Lord Himself who desires to do all this.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Jaya and Vijaya had assumed the bodies of asuras, neither Brahmā nor the demigods could control them. Only the Supreme Personality of Godhead could counteract the disturbance.
- The Lord desired to fight with His personal devotees. Their appearance as His enemies was therefore a form of service arranged by Him.
- No one can surpass the Lord’s acts or prevent His will from being fulfilled. The purport especially applies this assurance to those ordered to preach His glories.
Try this today
Share one statement from this verse or purport about the Supreme Lord’s greatness with someone willing to hear.
Ask yourself
How can recognizing the limits of my control help me serve the Lord with greater trust?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.