Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.10.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPiercing Words Precede Face-to-Face Fighting
“The demigods and demons came before each other and reproached one another with words piercing to the heart. Then they drew near and began fighting face to face in pairs.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods and demons came forward to confront one another.
- They reproached each other with words that pierced the heart.
- They then drew near and began fighting face to face in pairs.
Try this today
Before responding in one tense conversation today, pause and avoid words meant to wound.
Ask yourself
How does this description remind you that words can cause real pain?
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.