Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.54.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Heroes Counter the Attack
“The heroes of the Lord’s army, headed by Gada and Saṅkarṣaṇa, could not tolerate the aggression of the opposing kings. Thus with iron arrows they began to strike down the enemy’s horses, elephants and chariots.”
What the purport teaches
- Gada and Saṅkarṣaṇa headed the heroes of the Lord’s army.
- These heroes could not tolerate the aggression of the opposing kings.
- With iron arrows, they began striking down the enemy’s horses, elephants and chariots.
Try this today
Summarize the verse in one sentence, naming the leaders and their response to the attack.
Ask yourself
What does this verse show about the resolve of the Lord’s army?
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.