Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.10.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTrue Heroism Amid Fear
“Seeing his army broken and all the asuras, even those known as great heroes, fleeing the battlefield out of intense fear, Vṛtrāsura, who was truly a great-minded hero, smiled and spoke the following words.”
What the purport teaches
- Vṛtrāsura saw that his army was broken and his followers were fleeing.
- Even those known as great heroes fled the battlefield out of intense fear.
- Vṛtrāsura, described as truly a great-minded hero, smiled and prepared to speak.
Try this today
When a difficulty arises today, pause before speaking rather than immediately reacting with fear.
Ask yourself
What contrast do I see between being known as a hero and Vṛtrāsura’s 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.