Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.12.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesExcellence Grows Through Disciplined Practice
“Amongst great bowmen, this child will be as good as Arjuna. He will be as irresistible as fire and as unsurpassable as the ocean.”
What the purport teaches
- Parīkṣit was foretold to equal both famous Arjunas in bowmanship, particularly in fighting. He would be as irresistible as fire and as unsurpassable as the ocean.
- The Pāṇḍava Arjuna excelled through intense study and affectionate discipline toward Droṇācārya. His teacher gladly bestowed the blessings of military science upon him.
- Arjuna was so eager to learn that he practiced bowmanship even at night. His dedication pleased Droṇācārya, who was determined to make him the world’s foremost bowman.
Try this today
Set aside five uninterrupted minutes today to carefully review something you have been taught.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Arjuna’s eagerness, discipline and respect for his teacher?
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.