Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.17.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Checks Aggressive Warriors
“You are so skilled in war that I do not see anyone else but the most ancient person, Lord Viṣṇu, who can give satisfaction in battle to you. Therefore, O chief of the asuras, approach Him, whom even heroes like you mention with praise.”
What the purport teaches
- Varuṇa said that only the most ancient person, Lord Viṣṇu, could satisfy Hiraṇyākṣa in battle.
- He directed Hiraṇyākṣa to approach Lord Viṣṇu, whom even heroes like him praised.
- The Supreme Lord punishes aggressive materialistic warriors for unnecessarily disturbing world peace. Varuṇa therefore directed Hiraṇyākṣa’s fighting spirit toward Viṣṇu.
Try this today
Today, step back from one unnecessary argument and briefly remember Lord Viṣṇu’s supreme authority.
Ask yourself
Does remembering the Supreme Lord’s authority help me question my urge to quarrel?
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.