Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.8.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Sound Frightens Even Great Demigods
“Then from within the pillar came a fearful sound, which appeared to crack the covering of the universe. O my dear Yudhiṣṭhira, this sound reached even the abodes of the demigods like Lord Brahmā, and when the demigods heard it, they thought, “Oh, now our planets are being destroyed!””
What the purport teaches
- A fearful sound came from within the pillar. It appeared to crack the covering of the universe.
- The sound reached even the abodes of demigods like Lord Brahmā. They feared that their planets were being destroyed.
- The purport compares their fear to our fear at the sound of a thunderbolt. Even great demigods felt alarm at this thundering sound.
Try this today
Reread the description of the sound and spend a moment reflecting on how even Lord Brahmā felt afraid.
Ask yourself
How does the demigods’ fear help me recognize the limits of worldly security?
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.