Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.19.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesConsult Spiritual Authorities Before Important Decisions
“After all the ṛṣis and others had seated themselves comfortably, the King, humbly standing before them with folded hands, told them of his decision to fast until death.”
What the purport teaches
- Although his decision was already firm, the King humbly presented it to the great authorities to hear their opinions.
- An important decision should be confirmed by an authority. Such confirmation makes the matter perfect.
- Mahārāja Parīkṣit followed the guidance of saints and sages according to Vedic injunction, even in the last days of his life.
Try this today
Write down one important decision and a question to bring to a qualified spiritual guide.
Ask yourself
What important decision would benefit from qualified spiritual guidance?
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.