Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.10.13-14
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionIndra Advances With the Lord’s Power
“Thereafter, King Indra very firmly took up the thunderbolt manufactured by Viśvakarmā from the bones of Dadhīci. Charged with the exalted power of Dadhīci Muni and enlightened by the power of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Indra rode on the back of his carrier, Airāvata, surrounded by all the demigods, while all the great sages offered him praise. Thus he shone very beautifully, pleasing the three worlds as he rode off to kill Vṛtrāsura.”
What the purport teaches
- Indra firmly took up the thunderbolt that Viśvakarmā had made from Dadhīci’s bones.
- He was charged with Dadhīci Muni’s exalted power and enlightened by the power of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Riding Airāvata, Indra was surrounded by the demigods and praised by the great sages. His splendid departure to fight Vṛtrāsura pleased the three worlds.
Try this today
Reread the translation and identify its two statements about the power supporting Indra.
Ask yourself
What does the description of Indra’s power help me notice beyond the weapon he carried?
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.