Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.59
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesYoga’s Goal Is Devotion to Kṛṣṇa
“Attacked by Lord Śiva’s golden arrows, all the demoniac inhabitants of those three dwellings lost their lives and fell down. Then the great mystic Maya Dānava dropped the demons into a nectarean well that he had created.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva’s golden arrows killed the demoniac inhabitants of the three dwellings. Maya Dānava then placed them in a well of nectar that could bring a dead body to life.
- The actual purpose of mystic yoga is to concentrate fully on Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and always think of Him. The highest yogī worships Him with great faith in transcendental loving service.
- The asuras use mystic power for personal sense gratification instead of becoming devotees of Kṛṣṇa. Maya Dānava’s wonderful feats served the asuras, showing that extraordinary power is not itself the goal of yoga.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute thinking of Kṛṣṇa, with the intention of serving Him rather than seeking personal power.
Ask yourself
Are you more attracted to extraordinary powers or to loving devotional service to Kṛṣṇa?
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.