Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.5.39-40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemembering the Lord Amid Threats
“The demons [Rākṣasas], the servants of Hiraṇyakaśipu, thus began striking the tender parts of Prahlāda Mahārāja’s body with their tridents. The demons all had fearful faces, sharp teeth and reddish, coppery beards and hair, and they appeared extremely threatening. Making a tumultuous sound, shouting, “Chop him up! Pierce him!” they began striking Prahlāda Mahārāja, who sat silently, meditating upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- The servants of Hiraṇyakaśipu appeared extremely threatening and shouted as they attacked Prahlāda Mahārāja.
- They struck the tender parts of his body with their tridents.
- Prahlāda Mahārāja sat silently, meditating upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His attention remained on the Lord amid the attack.
Try this today
Sit quietly for one minute today and meditate upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
What helps me keep my attention on the Supreme Personality of Godhead when I feel disturbed?
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.