Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.17.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUnusual Signs in Sky and Mountains
“Misty halos appeared around the sun and the moon during solar and lunar eclipses again and again. Claps of thunder were heard even without clouds, and sounds like those of rattling chariots emerged from the mountain caves.”
What the purport teaches
- Misty halos appeared around the sun and moon during repeated solar and lunar eclipses.
- Claps of thunder were heard even without clouds.
- Sounds resembling rattling chariots emerged from mountain caves.
Try this today
Separate the verse’s signs into two short lists: things seen and things heard.
Ask yourself
Which detail most clearly conveys the unusual nature of these events to me?
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.