Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCruel Words Pierce the Heart
“Rebuking Indra with harsh, cruel words that were piercing to the heart, these demons showered him with arrows, just as torrents of rain wash a great mountain.”
What the purport teaches
- The demons rebuked Indra with harsh and cruel words.
- Their words were piercing to the heart, accompanying their physical attack.
- They showered Indra with arrows, just as torrents of rain wash a great mountain.
Try this today
Before speaking a criticism today, remove any harsh or cruel wording.
Ask yourself
Do I consider how deeply harsh words can hurt another person?
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.