Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.12.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Witnesses Lament for Indra
“When the demigods, along with Brahmā, other prajāpatis and other great saintly persons, saw that Indra had been swallowed by the demon, they became very morose. “Alas,” they lamented. “What a calamity! What a calamity!””
What the purport teaches
- The demigods saw that Indra had been swallowed by the demon.
- Brahmā, other prajāpatis and great saintly persons were among the witnesses.
- They became very morose and lamented, calling what they had seen a calamity.
Try this today
Pause over the words “What a calamity!” and reflect on the witnesses’ sorrow.
Ask yourself
What does their lament reveal about their response to Indra’s danger?
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.