Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.10
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Invites Another Attempt
“The Lord then said: “Take up your weapon and try again, eager as you are to conquer Me.” Challenged in these words, the demon aimed his mace at the Lord and once more loudly roared.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord told the demon to take up his weapon and try again.
- His words directly acknowledged the demon’s eagerness to conquer Him.
- Challenged by the Lord, the demon again aimed his mace at Him and roared loudly.
Try this today
Read the Lord’s words aloud once, then quietly reflect on the demon’s eagerness to conquer Him.
Ask yourself
What contrast do I notice between the Lord’s words and the demon’s loud response?
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.