Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.11.10
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBoth Sides Recognize Vṛtrāsura’s Heroism
“O King Parīkṣit, the powerful Vṛtrāsura, the enemy of King Indra, angrily struck the head of Indra’s elephant with that club, making a tumultuous sound on the battlefield. For this heroic deed, the soldiers on both sides glorified him.”
What the purport teaches
- The powerful Vṛtrāsura angrily struck the head of Indra’s elephant with the club.
- The blow made a tumultuous sound on the battlefield.
- Soldiers on both sides glorified Vṛtrāsura for this heroic deed.
Try this today
Acknowledge one genuine ability in someone with whom you disagree.
Ask yourself
Can I recognize an ability even in someone whose side I do not support?
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.