Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.51
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionLord Śiva’s Power Comes From Kṛṣṇa
“My dear King Yudhiṣṭhira, long, long ago in history, a demon known as Maya Dānava, who was very expert in technical knowledge, reduced the reputation of Lord Śiva. In that situation, Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, saved Lord Śiva.”
What the purport teaches
- Maya Dānava, a demon expert in technical knowledge, once reduced Lord Śiva’s reputation.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, saved Lord Śiva in that situation.
- Lord Śiva is Mahādeva, the most exalted demigod. This incident proves that he derives his power from Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Parabrahman.
Try this today
Write one sentence explaining what this incident teaches about the source of Lord Śiva’s power.
Ask yourself
How does this incident clarify Kṛṣṇa’s position as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
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.