Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.2.5-6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Tragic Mistake in the Darkness
“When the very strong tiger seized the cow, the cow screamed in distress and fear, and Pṛṣadhra, hearing the screaming, immediately followed the sound. He took up his sword, but because the stars were covered by clouds, he mistook the cow for the tiger and mistakenly cut off the cows’ head with great force.”
What the purport teaches
- A very strong tiger seized a cow, who screamed in distress and fear.
- Hearing her cries, Pṛṣadhra immediately followed the sound and took up his sword.
- Clouds covered the stars, and Pṛṣadhra mistook the cow for the tiger. He mistakenly cut off the cow’s head with great force.
Try this today
Before one hurried action today, pause to check that you understand the situation.
Ask yourself
When might you need to see more clearly before acting to help?
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.