Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPurañjaya Helps the Defeated Demigods
“Formerly, there was a devastating war between the demigods and the demons. The demigods, having been defeated, accepted Purañjaya as their assistant and then conquered the demons. Therefore this hero is known as Purañjaya, “he who conquered the residence of the demons.””
What the purport teaches
- A devastating war took place between the demigods and the demons.
- After being defeated, the demigods accepted Purañjaya as their assistant and then conquered the demons.
- This hero is known as Purañjaya, meaning “he who conquered the residence of the demons.”
Try this today
Reread the verse and summarize how the demigods’ situation changed when they accepted assistance.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the demigods accepting assistance after their defeat?
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.