Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.44
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesŚiśupāla’s Supporters Flee in Fear
“When Śiśupāla was thus killed, a great roar and howl went up from the crowd. Taking advantage of that disturbance, the few kings who were supporters of Śiśupāla quickly left the assembly out of fear for their lives.”
What the purport teaches
- When Śiśupāla was killed, a great roar and howl arose from the crowd.
- The few kings who supported him took advantage of the disturbance to leave the assembly quickly.
- They fled because they feared for their lives.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on whether fear influences whom you support.
Ask yourself
What does the supporters’ sudden flight reveal about the strength of their support?
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.