Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Demon Threatens the Personality of Godhead
“The demon, who had fearful tusks, stared at the Personality of Godhead as though to burn Him. Springing into the air, he aimed his mace at the Lord, exclaiming at the same time, “You are slain!””
What the purport teaches
- The demon had fearful tusks and stared at the Personality of Godhead as though to burn Him.
- He sprang into the air and aimed his mace at the Lord.
- As he attacked, the demon exclaimed, “You are slain!”
Try this today
Today, refrain from one harsh remark when you feel the urge to overpower someone with words.
Ask yourself
What does the demon’s threatening speech lead me to notice about angry words?
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.