Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMātali Shows Great Patience in Pain
“Although the pain was extremely severe, Mātali tolerated it with great patience. Indra, however, became extremely angry at Jambhāsura. He struck Jambhāsura with his thunderbolt and thus severed his head from his body.”
What the purport teaches
- Although his pain was extremely severe, Mātali tolerated it with great patience.
- Indra, however, became extremely angry at Jambhāsura.
- Indra struck Jambhāsura with his thunderbolt and severed his head from his body.
Try this today
When a small discomfort arises today, pause patiently before reacting.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me in the contrast between Mātali’s patience and Indra’s anger?
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.