Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCompassion and Steadiness Through Suffering
“Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira said: O godly personality, I do not know where my two uncles have gone. Nor can I find my ascetic aunt who is griefstricken by the loss of all her sons.”
What the purport teaches
- As a good soul and devotee of the Lord, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira remained conscious of his aunt’s great loss and suffering.
- An ascetic remains undisturbed by suffering, becoming strong and determined on the path of spiritual progress.
- Queen Gāndhārī showed marvelous character in many trying situations. She was exemplary as a mother, wife and ascetic.
Try this today
Check in gently with someone facing difficulty, and give them your full attention.
Ask yourself
How can you remain attentive to another person’s suffering while growing steadier in your own spiritual life?
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.