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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.76.26

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Dyumān Renews His Attack

“Śālva’s minister Dyumān, previously wounded by Śrī Pradyumna, now ran up to Him and, roaring loudly, struck Him with his club of black steel.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.76.26, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Dyumān was Śālva’s minister and had previously been wounded by Śrī Pradyumna.
  • Despite his wounds, Dyumān ran up to Pradyumna and attacked Him.
  • Roaring loudly, he struck Pradyumna with his club of black steel.

Try this today

Identify one unfinished difficulty today and give it careful attention rather than assuming it is over.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when a difficulty returns after I thought it had been overcome?

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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