Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesConcern for an Elder’s Welfare
“Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, full of anxiety, turned to Sañjaya, who was sitting there, and said: O Sañjaya, where is our uncle, who is old and blind?”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira was filled with anxiety when he could not find his uncle.
- He turned to Sañjaya, who was sitting there, and asked where his uncle was.
- His question specifically mentioned his uncle’s old age and blindness, showing his concern for a vulnerable elder.
Try this today
Check in with an elderly relative or acquaintance and ask how they are doing.
Ask yourself
Do I notice when an elderly person in my life may need care or attention?
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.