Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Cannot Be Measured
“When the demon saw his magic forces dispelled, he once again came into the presence of the Personality of Godhead, Keśava, and, full of rage, tried to embrace Him within his arms to crush Him. But to his great amazement he found the Lord standing outside the circle of his arms.”
What the purport teaches
- Keśava is a name of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the origin of all incarnations. He exists simultaneously in His different incarnations and expansions.
- The demon thought he could capture the Absolute with his limited arms and material power. Yet no one can capture the Supreme Lord or bring Him under control.
- The Lord is not bound by our measurements. By His inconceivable potency, He can remain with His devotee as the worshipable Deity, while remaining unapproachable through demoniac activities.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Kṛṣṇa, acknowledging that He is beyond your calculations and asking to serve Him.
Ask yourself
Am I approaching the Lord with devotion, or trying to fit Him within my own limits?
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.