Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Is Impartial and Kind
“O King, this time factor enhances the sattva-guṇa. Thus although the Supreme Lord is the controller, He favors the demigods, who are mostly situated in sattva-guṇa. Then the demons, who are influenced by tamo-guṇa, are annihilated. The Supreme Lord induces the time factor to act in different ways, but He is never partial. Rather, His activities are glorious, and therefore He is called Uruśravā.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord is equal to everyone. When the time factor strengthens goodness and the demigods are favored, this does not make Him partial.
- Even a demon killed by the Lord can receive His mercy. Although Pūtanā approached Kṛṣṇa to kill Him, He accepted her as His mother because He had sucked her breast.
- Kṛṣṇa is the supreme controller and the friend of all living beings. His dealings are always impartial and kind.
Try this today
Reread Pūtanā’s example and write one sentence about the mercy she received from Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does Pūtanā’s example deepen my understanding of the Lord’s kindness?
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.