Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGentleness and Respect Even During Conflict
“Hurled by the mighty demon with all his strength, the flying trident shone brightly in the sky. The Personality of Godhead, however, tore it to pieces with His discus Sudarśana, which had a sharp-edged rim, even as Indra cut off a wing of Garuḍa.”
What the purport teaches
- The Personality of Godhead tore the demon’s brightly shining trident to pieces with His sharp-edged discus Sudarśana.
- Garuḍa, though otherwise invincible as the Lord’s own mount, offered a wing out of respect for Indra and the infallibility of his weapon.
- The purport explains that inhabitants of higher planets observe rules of gentleness even while fighting.
Try this today
In one disagreement today, speak respectfully instead of using an insulting word.
Ask yourself
How can you preserve respect for another person during a disagreement?
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.