Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.10.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Conchshell Sound Brings Fear
“Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, as soon as Dhruva Mahārāja reached Alakāpurī, he immediately blew his conchshell, and the sound reverberated throughout the entire sky and in every direction. The wives of the Yakṣas became very much frightened. From their eyes it was apparent that they were full of anxiety.”
What the purport teaches
- As soon as Dhruva Mahārāja reached Alakāpurī, he blew his conchshell.
- Its sound reverberated throughout the sky and in every direction.
- The wives of the Yakṣas became greatly frightened. Their eyes showed that they were full of anxiety.
Try this today
Reread the verse slowly, giving particular attention to the description of the women’s eyes.
Ask yourself
What detail helps me notice the fear experienced by the wives of the Yakṣas?
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.