Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFriendship Responds When a Friend Falls
“When the demon Jambhāsura saw that his friend Bali had fallen, he appeared before Indra, the enemy, just to serve Bali Mahārāja with friendly behavior.”
What the purport teaches
- Jambhāsura saw that his friend Bali had fallen.
- He appeared before Indra, the enemy.
- His purpose was to serve Bali Mahārāja through friendly behavior.
Try this today
Check on a friend who is facing difficulty and offer one small act of help.
Ask yourself
Do I notice when a friend needs practical support?
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.