Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.9.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVṛtra Means One Who Covers Everything
“That very fearful demon, who was actually the son of Tvaṣṭā, covered all the planetary systems by dint of austerity. Therefore he was named Vṛtra, or one who covers everything.”
What the purport teaches
- The very fearful demon was the son of Tvaṣṭā.
- By dint of austerity, he covered all the planetary systems.
- He was therefore named Vṛtra, or one who covers everything. The purport cites the Vedas to explain why he was called Vṛtrāsura.
Try this today
Write down the name Vṛtra and its meaning: “one who covers everything.”
Ask yourself
How does Vṛtra’s name describe what he did?
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.