Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.6.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Burden Beyond Their Strength
“The mountain known as Mandara, which was extremely heavy, being made of gold, fell and smashed many demigods and demons.”
What the purport teaches
- Mandara Mountain was made of gold and was extremely heavy.
- The purport explains that gold is heavier than stone. Because of this weight, the demigods and demons could not properly carry the mountain to the Ocean of Milk.
- The falling mountain smashed many demigods and demons. Its great weight had consequences their strength could not prevent.
Try this today
Before lifting or moving something today, check its weight and seek help if you cannot carry it safely.
Ask yourself
Do I consider the weight and danger of a burden before trying to carry it?
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.