Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.88.36
Nirodha· Winding upThe Demon Falls Amid Cries of Victory
“Instantly his head shattered as if struck by a lightning bolt, and the demon fell down dead. From the sky were heard cries of “Victory!” “Obeisances!” and “Well done!””
What the purport teaches
- The demon’s head shattered instantly, as if struck by a lightning bolt.
- He fell down dead; the result was immediate.
- Cries of “Victory!” “Obeisances!” and “Well done!” were heard from the sky.
Try this today
Read the three cries aloud, giving particular attention to “Obeisances!”
Ask yourself
How do the cries of obeisance shape my understanding of this victory?
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.