Text 3] The Characteristics of Rsabhadeva 14]
TRANSLATION

Indra, the King of heaven, who is very materially opulent,
became envious of King Rsabhadeva. Consequently he stopped
pouring water on the planet known as Bharata-varsa. At that time
the Supreme Lord, Rsabhadeva, the master of all mystic power,
understood King Indra’s purpose and smiled a little. Then, by His
own prowess, through yogamaya [His internal potency], He
profusely poured water upon His own place, which was known as
Ajanabha.

PURPORT

We find the word bhagavan used twice in this verse. Both King Indra
and Rsabhadeva, the incarnation of the Supreme Lord, are described as
bhagavan. Sometimes Narada and Lord Brahmi are also addressed as
bhagavan. The word bhagavan means that one is a very opulent and
powerful person like Lora Brahma, Lord Siva, Narada or Indra. They are
all addressed as bhagavan due to their extraordinary opulence. King
Rsabhadeva is an incarnation of the Supreme Lord, and therefore He was
the original Bhagavan. Consequently He is described herein as
yogesvara, which indicates that He has the most powerful spiritual
potency. He is not dependent on King Indra for water. He can supply
water Himself, and He did so in this case. In Bhagavad-gita, it is stated:
yajniad bhavati parjanyah. Due to the performance of yajfia, clouds of
water are manifest in the sky. Clouds and rainfall are under the manage-
ment of Indra, the heavenly King, but when Indra is neglectful. the
Supreme Lord Himself, who is also known as yajria or yajria-pati, takes
the task upon Himself. Consequently there was sufficient rainfall in the
place named Ajanabha. When yajria-pati wants to, He can do anything
without the help of any subordinate. Therefore the Supreme Lord is
known as almighty. In the present age of Kali there will eventually be a
great scarcity of water (andvrsti), for the general populace. due to ig-
norance and the scarcity of yajiic ingredients. will neglect to perform
yajfias. Srimad-Bhagavatam therefore advises: yajnaih sankirtana-
prayaih yajanti hi sumedhasah. After all. yajria is meant to satisfy the
Supreme Personality of Godhead. In this age of Kali. there is great scar-
city and ignorance: nonetheless. everyone can perform sankirtana-
yajna. Every family in every society can conduct sarkirtana-yajna at
least every evening. In this way there will be no disturbance or scarcity
