Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.2.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesStrength Did Not Prevent Sudden Danger
“By the arrangement of providence, O King, a strong crocodile was angry at the elephant and attacked the elephant’s leg in the water. The elephant was certainly strong, and he tried his best to get free from this danger sent by providence.”
What the purport teaches
- By the arrangement of providence, a strong crocodile attacked the elephant in the water.
- The angry crocodile seized the elephant’s leg.
- Although the elephant was certainly strong, he now faced grave danger. He tried his best to free himself.
Try this today
Identify one situation today where you should act carefully rather than rely only on your strength.
Ask yourself
How does this verse challenge the feeling that strength alone makes us safe?
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.