Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.36.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Demigods Honor Kṛṣṇa’s Victory
“Vomiting blood and profusely excreting stool and urine, kicking his legs and rolling his eyes about, Ariṣṭāsura thus went painfully to the abode of Death. The demigods honored Lord Kṛṣṇa by scattering flowers upon Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Ariṣṭāsura’s body showed severe distress as he died painfully.
- The demon went to the abode of Death; his attack on Lord Kṛṣṇa had ended in defeat.
- The demigods honored Lord Kṛṣṇa by scattering flowers upon Him.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer honoring Lord Kṛṣṇa, remembering the demigods’ offering of flowers.
Ask yourself
How can I respond to Kṛṣṇa’s victory with honor rather than merely curiosity?
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.