Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.2.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Is Always Unrivaled
“The great wizards who were able to assume any form were engaged by the King of Bhoja, Kaṁsa, to kill Kṛṣṇa, but in the course of His pastimes the Lord killed them as easily as a child breaks dolls.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaṁsa sent powerful wizards who could assume any form to kill Kṛṣṇa. The Lord killed them as easily as a child breaks toys while playing.
- No powerful living being can equal or surpass the Almighty Lord. Even perfection in jñāna, yoga or bhakti does not make anyone equal to Him.
- Whether on Yaśodāmayī’s lap or playing with His cowherd friends, Kṛṣṇa remained God. His six opulences never diminished.
Try this today
Pause before your devotional practice today and remember that its purpose is not to become equal to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does remembering Kṛṣṇa’s unrivaled position shape your approach to devotional service?
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.