Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.2.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Wounded Tiger Flees
“Because the tiger’s ear had been cut by the edge of the sword, the tiger was very afraid, and it fled from that place, while bleeding on the street.”
What the purport teaches
- The edge of the sword cut the tiger’s ear.
- The wounded tiger became very afraid.
- It fled from that place, bleeding on the street.
Try this today
Pause today to reflect on the fear and pain an injured animal experiences.
Ask yourself
What does the tiger’s fear remind you about an animal’s suffering?
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.