Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Demons Follow Their Guru’s Instructions
“Hearing of the pitiable condition of King Indra, the demons, following the instructions of their guru, Śukrācārya, equipped themselves with weapons and declared war against the demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- The demons heard of King Indra’s pitiable condition.
- They followed the instructions of their guru, Śukrācārya.
- Equipping themselves with weapons, they declared war against the demigods.
Try this today
Before one action today, pause and identify the instruction you are following.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I consider the instructions that guide my actions?
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.