Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.12.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Python’s Terrifying Form
“His lower lip rested on the surface of the earth, and his upper lip was touching the clouds in the sky. The borders of his mouth resembled the sides of a big cave in a mountain, and the middle of his mouth was as dark as possible. His tongue resembled a broad traffic-way, his breath was like a warm wind, and his eyes blazed like fire.”
What the purport teaches
- The python’s lower lip rested on the earth, while his upper lip touched the clouds.
- The borders of his mouth resembled the sides of a mountain cave, and its interior was extremely dark.
- His tongue resembled a broad traffic-way, his breath was like a warm wind, and his eyes blazed like fire.
Try this today
Slowly reread the description, noticing the lips, mouth, tongue, breath, and eyes.
Ask yourself
Which detail helps you most clearly picture the python’s enormous form?
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.