Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.59.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Hari Defends Garuḍa
“Then with two arrows Lord Hari struck the trident flying toward Garuḍa and broke it into three pieces. Next the Lord hit Mura’s faces with several arrows, and the demon angrily hurled his club at the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Hari struck the trident flying toward Garuḍa with two arrows.
- He broke the trident into three pieces and then struck Mura’s faces with several arrows.
- Mura responded in anger by hurling his club at the Lord.
Try this today
Recall the moment Lord Hari broke the approaching trident, and offer a brief expression of appreciation for His protection.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about Lord Hari’s response to the danger facing Garuḍa?
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.