Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.28.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotion Conquers the Unconquerable Lord
“It was fixed that Vaidarbhī, daughter of King Vidarbha, was to be married to a very powerful man, Malayadhvaja, an inhabitant of the Pāṇḍu country. After conquering other princes, he married the daughter of King Vidarbha.”
What the purport teaches
- Malayadhvaja was both a powerful king and a great devotee. His name signifies a devotee who stands firm and helps others become similarly firm.
- A strong, learned devotee establishes devotional service above nondevotional conceptions of spiritual realization. Only by devotional service can one attain Vaikuṇṭha, the kingdom of God.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, cannot be conquered by anyone except His devotee. Strong devotional service and sincere attachment win over the unconquerable Lord.
Try this today
Reread the purport’s explanation of sincere attachment, then offer Kṛṣṇa a prayer for steadiness in devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I become firmer in devotional service while helping others become firm?
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.