Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesIndra’s Threat Brings Lamentation
“When the most powerful Indra became angry and took his thunderbolt in hand to kill Mahārāja Bali, the demons began lamenting, “Alas, alas!””
What the purport teaches
- The most powerful Indra became angry and took his thunderbolt in hand.
- His intention was to kill Mahārāja Bali.
- Seeing this threat, the demons began lamenting, crying, “Alas, alas!”
Try this today
If anger arises today, pause before speaking and consider whom your words might distress.
Ask yourself
How does this scene show that one person’s anger can cause distress to others?
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.