Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.55.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Pradyumna Repels the Attack
“As Śambara’s club came flying toward Him, Lord Pradyumna knocked it away with His own. Then, O King, Pradyumna angrily threw His club at the enemy.”
What the purport teaches
- Śambara’s club comes flying toward Lord Pradyumna.
- Pradyumna knocks the incoming club away with His own club.
- He then angrily throws His club at the enemy.
Try this today
Recall the verse in order: the incoming club, its deflection, and Lord Pradyumna’s answering throw.
Ask yourself
What sequence of actions shows Lord Pradyumna meeting the attack?
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.