Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.12.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVṛtrāsura Throws His Iron Club
“O Mahārāja Parīkṣit, Vṛtrāsura, who was completely able to subdue his enemy, took his iron club, whirled it around, aimed it at Indra and then threw it at him with his left hand.”
What the purport teaches
- Vṛtrāsura was completely able to subdue his enemy.
- He took his iron club and whirled it around, aiming it at Indra.
- He threw the club at Indra with his left hand.
Try this today
Reread the translation once and recall the three actions: whirling, aiming and throwing.
Ask yourself
Which details help me follow Vṛtrāsura’s action carefully?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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