Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.38
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Different Means Must Be Considered
“The voice also said, “O Indra, because I have given this demon the benediction that he will never be killed by any weapon that is dry or moist, you have to think of another way to kill him.””
What the purport teaches
- The voice explained that it had granted Namuci a benediction.
- By that benediction, Namuci would never be killed by a weapon that was dry or moist.
- Indra was therefore told to think of another means rather than rely on such weapons.
Try this today
Identify one obstacle in a task today and think of one different approach that respects it.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to reconsider my method when I learn why it cannot work?
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.