Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Boar Overcomes the Demon
“Thereupon Lord Boar killed the demon within the water, just as a lion kills an elephant. The cheeks and tongue of the Lord became smeared with the blood of the demon, just as an elephant becomes reddish from digging in the purple earth.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Boar killed the demon within the water. The translation compares His victory to a lion killing an elephant.
- The Lord’s cheeks and tongue became smeared with the demon’s blood.
- His appearance is compared to an elephant becoming reddish while digging in purple earth. This vivid image describes the Lord after His victory.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment remembering Lord Boar’s victory as described in this verse.
Ask yourself
How does the comparison to a lion help you reflect on the Lord’s strength?
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.