Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.5.10
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAjita Supports the Churning
“By churning the Ocean of Milk, Ajita produced nectar for the demigods. In the form of a tortoise, He moved here and there, carrying on His back the great mountain known as Mandara.”
What the purport teaches
- Ajita churned the Ocean of Milk.
- Through this churning, He produced nectar for the demigods.
- In the form of a tortoise, He moved here and there while carrying the great mountain Mandara on His back.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and remember Ajita carrying Mandara on His back in the form of a tortoise.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Ajita’s carrying Mandara while producing nectar for the demigods?
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.