Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.7.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Holds the Mountain Steady
“Manifesting Himself with thousands of hands, the Lord then appeared on the summit of Mandara Mountain, like another great mountain, and held Mandara Mountain with one hand. In the upper planetary systems, Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, along with Indra, King of heaven, and other demigods, offered prayers to the Lord and showered flowers upon Him.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord appeared on the summit of Mandara Mountain like another great mountain. He balanced it while it was being pulled from both sides.
- Although He manifested thousands of hands, He held Mandara Mountain with one hand.
- Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and King Indra expanded themselves and showered flowers on the Lord. Along with the other demigods, they offered Him prayers.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer appreciating the Lord’s strength and support.
Ask yourself
What can you learn from the demigods’ response to the Lord’s power?
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.