Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.2.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMarutta’s Sacrifice Satisfies Its Participants
“In that sacrifice, King Indra became intoxicated by drinking a large quantity of soma-rasa. The brāhmaṇas received ample contributions, and therefore they were satisfied. For that sacrifice, the various demigods who control the winds offered foodstuffs, and the Viśvedevas were members of the assembly.”
What the purport teaches
- Marutta’s yajña pleased everyone, especially the brāhmaṇas and kṣatriyas. The purport explains that they were satisfied with their different engagements.
- The brāhmaṇas received ample contributions and were satisfied. King Indra became intoxicated by drinking a large quantity of soma-rasa.
- The demigods who control the winds offered foodstuffs, and the Viśvedevas were members of the assembly.
Try this today
List the participants mentioned in the translation and note each one’s role or experience.
Ask yourself
How does this account help me notice the different roles within the sacrifice?
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.