Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.5.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThose Fleeing Face Threats and Arrest
“Some blocked the way of the fleeing sages, some threatened the women assembled there, and some arrested the demigods who were fleeing the pandal.”
What the purport teaches
- Some attackers blocked the way of the fleeing sages.
- Others threatened the women assembled at the sacrifice.
- Some arrested the demigods who were fleeing the pandal.
Try this today
In one tense interaction today, choose gentle words rather than threatening ones.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone near me feels afraid or threatened?
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.