Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesIndra Emerges Like the Rising Sun
“Thereafter, Indra released himself from the cage of the network of arrows. Appearing with his chariot, flag, horses and chariot driver and thus pleasing the sky, the earth and all directions, he shone effulgently like the sun at the end of night. Indra was bright and beautiful in the vision of everyone.”
What the purport teaches
- Indra released himself from the cage formed by the network of arrows.
- He appeared with his chariot, flag, horses and chariot driver.
- He shone like the sun at the end of night, pleasing the sky, earth and all directions. Everyone saw him as bright and beautiful.
Try this today
Reread the verse and briefly describe the contrast between the cage of arrows and Indra’s bright appearance.
Ask yourself
How does the image of sunrise express the change brought by Indra’s appearance?
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.