Power from the Lord...

Verse 1.15.13 (Kasi Prji):

* Here we see how Arjuna is feeling intense separation from Krishna, after Krishna left the material world.
* He is also reminding MY about all the ways they were saved by Lord Krishna. One such way was when Arjuna visited the heavenly planets.
* This demon, Nivatakavacha, was the son of Kasyapa muni.
* He received boon from Lord Siva, in such a way that he will not be killed by demons or rishi's.
* Arjuna is able to kill therefore this demon, by the grace of Lord Krishna.
* That same Arjuna, now was not able to protect the queens of Dwaraka. So Arjuna is actually telling that all his power was coming from Lord Krsna.
* We can also see that each and every person gets his power from the Supreme Lord and therefore the best way is to use all of it in the Lord's service.
* Of course, it is different from one person to other. So we should be too proud of our power, but being a humble servant of the Lord, employ it in His service.
- Eg: Rupa and Sanatana Goswami, Dhruva Maharaj. Yudhistira Maharaj, Hanumanji
* SP also comments: The Lord is all-powerful, and by His grace His pure devotee can be as powerful as He may desire, and there is no limit to it. And when the Lord withdraws His power from anyone, he is powerless by the will of the Lord.
* As a sadhaka, if we try to acquire these qualities, one day our eyes will also be filled with the love for God!
* The Lord always protects His devotees. On the contrary, the non-devotees although might perform all their duties very nicely, still are not protected by the Lord.