Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.6.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesEven the Powerful Become Fatigued
“Because of conveying the great mountain for a long distance, King Indra, Mahārāja Bali and the other demigods and demons became fatigued. Being unable to carry the mountain, they left it on the way.”
What the purport teaches
- Carrying the great mountain over a long distance exhausted the demigods and demons.
- King Indra and Mahārāja Bali were among those who became fatigued. Their strength did not enable them to keep carrying the load.
- Unable to bear the mountain any longer, they left it on the way. Their effort had reached its limit.
Try this today
Notice one sign of fatigue today and take a brief rest rather than pretending you are unaffected.
Ask yourself
Can I honestly acknowledge when a task exceeds my present strength?
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.