Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.58
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Śiva’s Arrows Cover the Residences
“The arrows released by Lord Śiva appeared like fiery beams emanating from the sun globe and covered the three residential airplanes, which could then no longer be seen.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva released arrows toward the three residential airplanes.
- The arrows appeared like fiery beams emanating from the sun globe.
- They covered the three residences so completely that the residences could no longer be seen.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, paying attention to its comparison of the arrows with sunbeams.
Ask yourself
How does the comparison with fiery sunbeams help you picture this scene?
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.