Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.12.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVṛtrāsura Launches His Fierce Attack
“Then Vṛtrāsura, the great hero of the demons, whirled his trident, which had points like the flames of the blazing fire at the end of the millennium. With great force and anger he threw it at Indra, roaring and exclaiming loudly, “O sinful one, thus shall I kill you!””
What the purport teaches
- Vṛtrāsura is described as the great hero of the demons.
- He whirled his trident, whose points resembled the flames of the blazing fire at the end of the millennium.
- With great force and anger, he threw the trident at Indra and loudly threatened to kill him.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and identify the words describing Vṛtrāsura’s force and anger.
Ask yourself
Which details help me understand the intensity of this battle?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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