When one wants to supersede a superior power, ones own inferior power becomes ludicrous. Just as a glowworm in the daytime and snow at night have no value, Brahmas mystic power became worthless in the presence of Krsna, for greater mystic power condemns inferior mystic power. On a dark night, the darkness produced by snow has no meaning. The glowworm appears very important at night, but in the daytime its glow has no value; whatever little value it has is lost. Similarly, Brahma became insignificant in the presence of Krsnas mystic power. Krsnas maya was not diminished in value, but Brahmas maya was condemned. Therefore, one should not try to exhibit ones insignificant opulence before a greater power.