Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.14.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesConcern Leads the King to Inquire
“Seeing Arjuna pale due to heartfelt anxieties, the King, remembering the indications of the sage Nārada, questioned him in the midst of friends.”
What the purport teaches
- The King sees that heartfelt anxieties have made Arjuna pale.
- He remembers the indications given by the sage Nārada.
- In the midst of friends, the King questions Arjuna.
Try this today
Gently ask someone who seems troubled how they are doing, and listen to their answer.
Ask yourself
When I notice someone’s anxiety, do I take time to ask about it?
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.