Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.10.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRāvaṇa Calls His Followers to Battle
“When Rāvaṇa, the master of the Rākṣasas, saw the disturbances created by the monkey soldiers, he called for Nikumbha, Kumbha, Dhūmrākṣa, Durmukha, Surāntaka, Narāntaka and other Rākṣasas and also his son Indrajit. Thereafter he called for Prahasta, Atikāya, Vikampana and finally Kumbhakarṇa. Then he induced all his followers to fight against the enemies.”
What the purport teaches
- Rāvaṇa, the master of the Rākṣasas, saw the disturbances caused by the monkey soldiers.
- He summoned many Rākṣasas, including Nikumbha, Kumbha and his son Indrajit.
- He also called Prahasta, Atikāya and Vikampana, and finally Kumbhakarṇa. He then induced all his followers to fight the enemies.
Try this today
Summarize this verse in one sentence, keeping to what Rāvaṇa saw and did.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about Rāvaṇa’s response to the disturbances?
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.