Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.11.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCareful Attention Reveals Another Means
“After hearing the ominous voice, Indra, with great attention, began to meditate on how to kill the demon. He then saw that foam would be the means, for it is neither moist nor dry.”
What the purport teaches
- After hearing the ominous voice, Indra gave the matter great attention.
- He began to meditate on how to kill the demon under the stated conditions.
- He then saw that foam would be the means, because it was neither moist nor dry.
Try this today
Spend two quiet minutes considering the conditions of one problem before choosing your next step.
Ask yourself
Do I give careful thought to what I have heard before acting?
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.