Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.60
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKeep Spiritual Instruction in Your Heart
“Having spoken thus, the great sage Nārada, along with his vīṇā, ascended into outer space. Yudhiṣṭhira kept his instruction in his heart and so was able to get rid of all lamentations.”
What the purport teaches
- After Nārada departed with his vīṇā, Yudhiṣṭhira kept the sage’s instruction in his heart. By doing so, he became free from lamentation.
- By the Lord’s grace, Nārada has a spiritual body and can travel freely through the material and spiritual worlds. His association with pure devotees elevated him to this position.
- The purport urges us to follow Nārada Muni’s footsteps rather than try to reach other planets by mechanical means. Those who desire to see him must become pious and follow his example.
Try this today
Write down one instruction from today’s reading and return to it for a quiet moment later today.
Ask yourself
Which spiritual instruction can I hold in my heart when grief arises?
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.