Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSāmba Stands Alone Like a Lion
“Seeing Duryodhana and his companions rushing toward him, Sāmba, the great chariot-fighter, took up his splendid bow and stood alone like a lion.”
What the purport teaches
- Sāmba saw Duryodhana and his companions rushing toward him.
- Described as a great chariot-fighter, he took up his splendid bow.
- Though alone, he stood like a lion rather than retreating before the approaching warriors.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and write down the phrase that most clearly expresses Sāmba’s courage.
Ask yourself
What does Sāmba’s stance show about his courage under pressure?
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.