Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCruel Words Accompany the Threatening Hosts
“Cruel and savage slogans were uttered by hosts of ruffian Yakṣas and Rākṣasas, who all either marched on foot or rode on horses, elephants or chariots.”
What the purport teaches
- Hosts of ruffian Yakṣas and Rākṣasas uttered cruel and savage slogans.
- Some marched on foot, while others rode on horses, elephants or chariots.
- Their words, as well as their movement in great numbers, formed part of this threatening scene.
Try this today
Today, pause before speaking sharply and leave one cruel remark unsaid.
Ask yourself
How does this description help me notice the cruelty that words can carry?
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.