Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.4.2
Nirodha· Winding upThe Lord Directed the Dynasty’s Departure
“As by the friction of bamboos destruction takes place, so also, at sunset, by the interaction of the faults of intoxication, all their minds became unbalanced, and destruction took place.”
What the purport teaches
- Intoxication unbalanced their minds, and destruction followed. The translation compares this to destruction caused by friction among bamboos.
- No power in the universe could vanquish the descendants of Yadu, because the Lord protected them.
- Their self-destruction took place by the Lord’s will. In this way, they obeyed His order.
Try this today
Reread the verse and recall that the purport describes this event as directed by the Lord, not imposed by an outside power.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s protection change my understanding of this destruction?
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.