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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.72.35

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Steadiness Even in the Rage of Battle

“As they skillfully circled left and right, like actors dancing on a stage, the fight presented a magnificent spectacle.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.72.35, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jarāsandha and Bhīma demonstrated their expertise in the use of clubs.
  • They skillfully circled left and right, like actors dancing on a stage.
  • The purport explains that both fighters were fearless and steady even in the rage of battle.

Try this today

During one demanding task today, make a conscious effort to work steadily rather than rush.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about remaining steady amid such intensity?

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.

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