Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVidura Describes His Personal Experiences
“Thus being questioned by Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, Mahātmā Vidura gradually described everything he had personally experienced, except news of the annihilation of the Yadu dynasty.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira asked Vidura about his experiences. Vidura responded by describing what he had personally experienced.
- Vidura gave his account gradually, describing things one after another.
- His account did not include the news of the annihilation of the Yadu dynasty. That news remained undisclosed.
Try this today
When sharing an experience today, describe what you personally witnessed in a clear sequence.
Ask yourself
When I describe an experience, do I distinguish what I personally know from what I do not?
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.