Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.79.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBalvala Disrupts the Sacrifice
“Next, onto the sacrificial arena came a downpour of abominable things sent by Balvala, after which the demon himself appeared, trident in hand.”
What the purport teaches
- Balvala sent a downpour of abominable things onto the sacrificial arena.
- The demon himself appeared after sending this disturbance.
- He carried a trident, adding a direct threat to the disruption of the sacrifice.
Try this today
Take one small step today to keep a place of worship clean and undisturbed.
Ask yourself
How does this verse show disrespect toward sacred worship?
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.