Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.77.13
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Shatters the Frightening Weapon
“Śālva’s hurtling spear lit up the whole sky like a mighty meteor, but Lord Śauri tore the great weapon into hundreds of pieces with His arrows.”
What the purport teaches
- Śālva’s flying spear lit up the whole sky like a mighty meteor.
- Lord Śauri met the great weapon with His arrows.
- He tore the spear into hundreds of pieces; its frightening appearance did not prevent Him from destroying it.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment remembering the Lord breaking the great spear with His arrows.
Ask yourself
How does the contrast between the brilliant spear and the Lord’s response deepen your appreciation of His power?
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.