Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.4.9
Nirodha· Winding upFire Spreads From Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa
“Next the great fire of annihilation will flare up from the mouth of Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa. Carried by the mighty force of the wind, this fire will burn throughout the universe, scorching the lifeless cosmic shell.”
What the purport teaches
- The great fire of annihilation flares up from the mouth of Lord Saṅkarṣaṇa.
- The mighty force of the wind carries this fire throughout the universe.
- The fire scorches the lifeless cosmic shell.
Try this today
Read the translation once more, noticing the fire’s source, how it spreads and what it burns.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the source and reach of this annihilating fire?
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.