Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.76.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Tumultuous Battle Begins
“A tumultuous, hair-raising battle then commenced between Śālva’s forces and the Yadus. It equaled the great battles between the demons and demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- The battle began between Śālva’s forces and the Yadus.
- It was tumultuous and hair-raising. The description emphasizes its frightening intensity.
- The battle equaled the great battles between the demons and demigods.
Try this today
Pause over the words “tumultuous” and “hair-raising,” noting what they convey about the battle.
Ask yourself
How does the comparison with battles between demons and demigods deepen your understanding of this conflict?
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.