Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Demon’s Valor Ends in Humiliation
“His valor thus frustrated, the great demon felt humiliated and was put out of countenance. He was reluctant to take back the mace when it was offered by the Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- The great demon’s valor was frustrated by the Personality of Godhead.
- He felt humiliated and lost his composure.
- The Personality of Godhead offered the mace back, but the demon was reluctant to accept it.
Try this today
Recall one recent disappointment and notice whether wounded pride shaped your response.
Ask yourself
How do you respond when your confidence in your own ability is challenged?
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.