Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.10.23
Visarga· Brahmā's creationAnimals With One Hoof
“The horse, mule, ass, gaura, śarabha bison and wild cow all have only one hoof. Now you may hear from me about the animals who have five nails.”
What the purport teaches
- The horse, mule and ass are described as having only one hoof.
- The gaura, śarabha bison and wild cow are included in the same group.
- After listing these animals, the speaker invites the listener to hear about animals with five nails.
Try this today
Write down the six animals included in this verse’s one-hoof group.
Ask yourself
Am I listening carefully to the distinctions made in this description?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.