Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Bulls Defeated Many Princes
“These seven wild bulls are impossible to tame, O hero. They have defeated many princes, breaking their limbs.”
What the purport teaches
- The King described seven wild bulls that were impossible to tame.
- Many princes had already been defeated by these bulls.
- The bulls had broken the princes’ limbs, showing how dangerous the test was.
Try this today
Reread the description slowly, noting the strength of the bulls and the limits of the princes.
Ask yourself
How does the King’s description help you appreciate the difficulty of this test?
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.