Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.21.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFollowing the Order to Withdraw
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: O King, in accordance with the order of their master, Bali Mahārāja, all the chiefs of the demons and the Daityas entered the lower regions of the universe, to which they were driven by the soldiers of Viṣṇu.”
What the purport teaches
- The chiefs of the demons and the Daityas heard the order of their master, Bali Mahārāja.
- They followed his order and entered the lower regions of the universe.
- The soldiers of Viṣṇu drove them there; the chiefs did not continue their resistance.
Try this today
In one disagreement today, practice stepping back instead of prolonging resistance.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when responsible guidance asks me to step back?
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.