Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.55.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPradyumna Slays Śambara
“Drawing His sharp-edged sword, Pradyumna forcefully cut off Śambara’s head, complete with red mustache, helmet and earrings.”
What the purport teaches
- Pradyumna drew His sharp-edged sword.
- With force, He cut off Śambara’s head.
- The description includes Śambara’s red mustache, helmet and earrings, making the account of his defeat vivid.
Try this today
Read the verse once with attention, then summarize Pradyumna’s action in one sentence.
Ask yourself
What does this decisive action show you about Pradyumna’s strength?
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.