Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.17.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesEven Indra Sought Shelter
“On the request of the demigods, Rajī killed the demons and thus returned the kingdom of heaven to Lord Indra. But Indra, fearing such demons as Prahlāda, returned the kingdom of heaven to Rajī and surrendered himself at Rajī’s lotus feet.”
What the purport teaches
- At the request of the demigods, Rajī killed the demons and returned the kingdom of heaven to Lord Indra.
- Indra feared such demons as Prahlāda, even after receiving his kingdom back.
- Indra returned the kingdom to Rajī and surrendered himself at Rajī’s lotus feet.
Try this today
Today, acknowledge one situation in which you need help rather than relying on your position or ability.
Ask yourself
What does Indra’s fear show you about the limits of holding a powerful position?
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.