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How powerful is the illusory energy of Lord Visnu, by which the entire world is bound by affection for children

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"how powerful is the illusory energy of Lord Visnu, by which the entire world is bound by affection for children"

Srimad-Bhagavatam

SB Canto 8

When Kaśyapa Muni was thus requested by Aditi, he slightly smiled. "Alas," he said, "how powerful is the illusory energy of Lord Viṣṇu, by which the entire world is bound by affection for children!"
SB 8.16.18, Translation and Purport:

Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: When Kaśyapa Muni was thus requested by Aditi, he slightly smiled. "Alas," he said, "how powerful is the illusory energy of Lord Viṣṇu, by which the entire world is bound by affection for children!"

Kaśyapa Muni was surely sympathetic to his wife's affliction, yet he was surprised at how the whole world is influenced by affection.