Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.21.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTolerance Revealed Through Difficulty
“Thereafter, on the day of soma-pāna, after the sacrifice was finished, Garuḍa, king of the birds, understanding the desire of his master, arrested Bali Mahārāja with the ropes of Varuṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Garuḍa, the constant companion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, knows the confidential part of the Lord’s desire.
- After the sacrifice, Garuḍa arrested Bali Mahārāja with the ropes of Varuṇa, understanding his master’s desire.
- Bali Mahārāja’s tolerance and devotion were superexcellent. His arrest showed the entire universe the greatness of his tolerance.
Try this today
Meet one inconvenience today without complaining, remembering Bali Mahārāja’s tolerance.
Ask yourself
How can a difficulty become an occasion to practice tolerance in devotional service?
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.