Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.14.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLet Doubt Lead to Eager Hearing
“My dear lord, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, although Vṛtrāsura was a sinful demon, he showed the prowess of a most exalted kṣatriya and satisfied Lord Indra in battle. How could such a demon be a great devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa? These contradictions have caused me great doubt, and they have made me eager to hear of this from you.”
What the purport teaches
- Although described as a sinful demon, Vṛtrāsura showed the prowess of a most exalted kṣatriya and satisfied Lord Indra in battle.
- His position as a great devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa seemed contradictory to King Parīkṣit.
- Parīkṣit openly expressed his doubt to Śukadeva Gosvāmī and became eager to hear the explanation.
Try this today
Write down one sincere question about devotional life that you would like to ask someone who can explain it.
Ask yourself
Can I let a spiritual doubt make me more eager to hear rather than turn away?
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.