Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBala and Pāka’s Deaths Bring Fear
“O King Parīkṣit, King Indra used his thunderbolt to cut off the heads of both Bala and Pāka in the presence of all their relatives and followers. In this way he created a very fearful atmosphere on the battlefield.”
What the purport teaches
- Indra used his thunderbolt to cut off the heads of Bala and Pāka.
- Their relatives and followers witnessed their deaths.
- This act created a very fearful atmosphere on the battlefield.
Try this today
Pause after reading and note how the verse describes the effect on those watching.
Ask yourself
How does mentioning the relatives and followers deepen your understanding of the battlefield’s fear?
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.