Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.10.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Demigods Gather Around Indra
“Surrounding Lord Indra, King of heaven, were the demigods, seated on various types of vehicles and decorated with flags and weapons. Present among them were Vāyu, Agni, Varuṇa and other rulers of various planets, along with their associates.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods surrounded Lord Indra, King of heaven.
- They sat on different kinds of vehicles and were decorated with flags and weapons.
- Vāyu, Agni, Varuṇa, and other rulers of various planets were present with their associates.
Try this today
Recall the three named demigods and two details of the assembled forces.
Ask yourself
How does this description help you picture the gathering around Indra?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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