Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.42.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPleasing Music Enthuses the Wrestlers
“Enthused by the pleasing music, Canura, Muṣṭika, Kūṭa, Śala and Tośala sat down on the wrestling mat.”
What the purport teaches
- Cāṇūra, Muṣṭika, Kūṭa, Śala and Tośala were the wrestlers named in this scene.
- They were enthused by the pleasing music.
- They sat down on the wrestling mat, taking their places for the match.
Try this today
Notice one piece of music you hear today and briefly name the effect it has on your mood.
Ask yourself
How does the music I hear affect my mood and enthusiasm?
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.