Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.12.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGrowth Under Loving Guardianship
“As the moon, in its waxing fortnight, develops day after day, so the royal prince [Parīkṣit] very soon developed luxuriantly under the care and full facilities of his guardian grandfathers.”
What the purport teaches
- The royal prince Parīkṣit grew and developed very quickly.
- His growth is compared to the moon increasing day after day during its waxing fortnight.
- His guardian grandfathers provided care and full facilities for his development.
Try this today
Thank one person today for a specific way they have cared for you.
Ask yourself
Whose steady care has supported my growth?
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.