Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.14.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAcknowledging What We Do Not Know
“Since he departed, seven months have passed, yet he has not returned. I do not know factually how things are going there.”
What the purport teaches
- Seven months had passed since Arjuna’s departure.
- Arjuna had still not returned, leaving his prolonged absence unexplained.
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira openly acknowledged that he did not factually know how things were going there.
Try this today
For one situation that concerns you, write down what you actually know and what remains unknown.
Ask yourself
When news is delayed, can I distinguish what I know from what I merely suspect?
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.