Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.10.17-18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesIndra’s Radiance Is Intolerable to the Demons
“O King, when all the asuras came onto the battlefield, headed by Vṛtrāsura, they saw King Indra carrying the thunderbolt and surrounded by the Rudras, Vasus, Ādityas, Aśvinī-kumāras, Pitās, Vahnis, Maruts, Ṛbhus, Sādhyas and Viśvadevas. Surrounded by his company, Indra shone so brightly that his effulgence was intolerable to the demons.”
What the purport teaches
- The asuras entered the battlefield headed by Vṛtrāsura.
- They saw Indra carrying the thunderbolt and surrounded by groups of demigods, including the Rudras, Vasus and Ādityas.
- Indra shone brightly amid his company. His effulgence was intolerable to the demons.
Try this today
Reread the translation and briefly describe what the asuras saw when they entered the battlefield.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the contrast between Indra’s radiance and the demons’ response?
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.