Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.10.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWeapons and Stones Fall From Every Direction
“Next, a great mountain was visible in the sky, and from all directions hailstones fell, along with lances, clubs, swords, iron bludgeons and great pieces of stone.”
What the purport teaches
- A great mountain became visible in the sky.
- Hailstones and great pieces of stone fell from all directions.
- Lances, clubs, swords and iron bludgeons fell along with them.
Try this today
Reread the translation and identify the three kinds of threats: the mountain, falling stones and falling weapons.
Ask yourself
How does the phrase “from all directions” deepen your understanding of this threatening scene?
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.