Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Shelter and Instruction Humbly
“The demigods’ heads, thighs and arms and the other parts of their bodies were injured by the sharp arrows of the demons. The demigods, headed by Indra, saw no other course than to immediately approach Lord Brahmā with bowed heads for shelter and proper instruction.”
What the purport teaches
- The demons’ sharp arrows injured the demigods’ heads, thighs, arms and other parts of their bodies.
- The demigods, headed by Indra, saw no other course than to approach Lord Brahmā immediately.
- They approached with bowed heads, seeking shelter and proper instruction.
Try this today
Ask humbly for guidance about one difficulty instead of trying to manage it alone.
Ask yourself
When I need help, am I willing to ask humbly for proper instruction?
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.