Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.10.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesIndra Shines Like the Rising Sun
“Sitting on Airāvata, an elephant who can go anywhere and who holds water and wine in reserve for showering, Lord Indra looked just like the sun rising from Udayagiri, where there are reservoirs of water.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Indra sat on Airāvata, an elephant who could go anywhere and held water and wine in reserve for showering.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that large lakes on top of Udayagiri continuously pour water in waterfalls. Airāvata similarly showers his reserves in Indra’s direction.
- Indra, King of heaven, seated on Airāvata, appeared like the brilliant sun rising above Udayagiri.
Try this today
Read the comparison slowly and recall how the mountain, waterfalls, and rising sun correspond to the scene.
Ask yourself
How does the purport help you understand the comparison between Airāvata and Udayagiri?
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.