Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.19
Visarga· Brahmā's creationDevotion Can Transform Demoniac Character
“The forty-nine Marut demigods were also born from the womb of Diti. None of them had sons. Although they were born of Diti, King Indra gave them a position as demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- The forty-nine Maruts were born from Diti, and none had sons. Indra gave them a position as demigods.
- The purport explains that devotees of Lord Viṣṇu are called demigods, while those of the opposite character are called demons.
- Even demons can become demigods when their atheistic character is reformed. Their birth does not prevent this transformation.
Try this today
Take a moment today to turn your attention toward Lord Viṣṇu with a sincere devotional prayer.
Ask yourself
Do I allow for the possibility that someone’s character can change through devotion?
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.