Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.5.25
Nirodha· Winding upOne Event Brings Joy and Grief
“Upon seeing the action of Vīrabhadra, the party of Lord Śiva was pleased and cried out joyfully, and all the bhūtas, ghosts and demons that had come made a tumultuous sound. On the other hand, the brāhmaṇas in charge of the sacrifice cried out in grief at the death of Dakṣa.”
What the purport teaches
- The party of Lord Śiva was pleased on seeing Vīrabhadra’s action and cried out joyfully.
- The bhūtas, ghosts and demons who had come made a tumultuous sound.
- The brāhmaṇas in charge of the sacrifice reacted differently. They cried out in grief at Dakṣa’s death.
Try this today
Make two short notes: who rejoiced and who grieved.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the sharply different reactions to Dakṣa’s death?
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.