Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.34.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesResponding Quickly to Another’s Distress
“When the cowherd men heard the cries of Nanda, they immediately rose up and saw that he was being swallowed. Distraught, they beat the serpent with blazing torches.”
What the purport teaches
- The cowherd men heard Nanda’s cries and immediately rose up.
- They saw that the serpent was swallowing him and became distraught.
- They beat the serpent with blazing torches, trying to help Nanda.
Try this today
Respond promptly to one person’s need today with a small, safe act of help.
Ask yourself
Do I pay attention when someone near me needs help?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.