Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.10.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Leaders Meet Their Opponents
“O King, Mahārāja Bali fought with Indra, Kārttikeya with Tāraka, Varuṇa with Heti, and Mitra with Praheti.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Bali fought with Indra.
- Kārttikeya fought with Tāraka.
- Varuṇa fought with Heti, and Mitra fought with Praheti.
Try this today
Write the four pairs of opponents, then check them against the translation.
Ask yourself
How does naming each pair help you follow the battle more carefully?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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