Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.4.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing the Lord’s Power Reveals Indra’s Offense
“The servants of the demigods reached the assembly of Indra, and thus, while all the residents of the three heavens listened, they explained to Indra the supreme power of Nārāyaṇa. When Indra heard of Nara-Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi and became aware of his offense, he was both frightened and astonished.”
What the purport teaches
- The servants of the demigods returned to Indra’s assembly. All the residents of the three heavens listened to their report.
- They explained to Indra the supreme power of Nārāyaṇa.
- On hearing about Nara-Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi, Indra became aware of his offense. He was both frightened and astonished.
Try this today
Reread the account of Indra’s response and quietly acknowledge one mistake you need to face honestly.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to recognize my own wrongdoing when hearing about the Lord’s greatness?
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.