Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPride Yields to the Supreme Lord’s Order
“Purañjaya agreed to kill all the demons, on the condition that Indra would be his carrier. Because of pride, Indra could not accept this proposal, but later, by the order of the Supreme Lord, Viṣṇu, Indra did accept it and became a great bull carrier for Purañjaya.”
What the purport teaches
- Purañjaya agreed to kill the demons on the condition that Indra would become his carrier.
- Because of pride, Indra initially could not accept this proposal.
- By the order of the Supreme Lord, Viṣṇu, Indra accepted the role and became a great bull carrier for Purañjaya.
Try this today
Accept one small supporting task today without seeking recognition.
Ask yourself
When might pride make you reluctant to accept a supporting role?
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.