Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.12.16
Visarga· Brahmā's creationAnger Endangers the Work of Maintenance
“The sons and grandsons generated by Rudra were unlimited in number, and when they assembled together they attempted to devour the entire universe. When Brahmā, the father of the living entities, saw this, he became afraid of the situation.”
What the purport teaches
- Rudra’s sons and grandsons were unlimited in number. Assembled together, they attempted to devour the entire universe.
- These generations of Rudra, the incarnation of anger, endangered the maintenance of universal affairs. Even Brahmā became afraid.
- The purport warns that Rudra’s so-called devotees or followers can become dangerous even to Rudra himself. Some use the grace they receive from him to plan harm against him.
Try this today
If anger arises today, refrain from one harsh word that could harm someone who has helped you.
Ask yourself
Could my anger threaten something I am responsible for maintaining?
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.