Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPilgrimage Supports Detachment and Spiritual Progress
“While traveling on the surface of the earth, how did you maintain your livelihood? At which holy places and pilgrimage sites did you render service?”
What the purport teaches
- Vidura left the palace to detach himself from household affairs, especially political intrigues. He prepared for the renounced order of life.
- The preparatory stage called vānaprastha-āśrama is retired life devoted to traveling and visiting holy places.
- The purport describes great devotees and free kitchens at holy places that support those seeking spiritual advancement. Yudhiṣṭhira asked where Vidura had rendered service and how he had maintained himself.
Try this today
Set aside one unnecessary argument today and use that time to reflect on your spiritual progress.
Ask yourself
Which entanglement could I step back from to give more attention to spiritual advancement?
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.