Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.36.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRage Drives the Demon Back
“Thus repulsed by the Supreme Lord, the bull demon got up and, breathing hard and sweating all over his body, again charged Him in a mindless rage.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord had thrown the bull demon back, but the demon rose and attacked again.
- He was breathing hard and sweating all over his body. His renewed attack was driven by mindless rage.
- The demon continued opposing the Supreme Lord rather than giving up his attack.
Try this today
If anger rises today, pause before speaking or acting and recall the demon’s mindless charge.
Ask yourself
When has anger made me repeat an action without thinking?
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.