Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.50.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReal Heroes Act Rather Than Boast
“The Supreme Lord said: Real heroes do not simply boast but rather show their prowess in action. We cannot take seriously the words of one who is full of anxiety and who wants to die.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead teaches that real heroes do not simply boast.
- Instead, they show their prowess through action. Deeds, not proud claims, demonstrate their strength.
- The Lord says He cannot take seriously the words of someone full of anxiety who wants to die.
Try this today
Quietly complete one small act of devotional service today without announcing it.
Ask yourself
Where could you replace a proud claim with a useful action?
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.