Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.7.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesConcentrate Under Spiritual Guidance
“In that place, Śrīla Vyāsadeva, in his own āśrama, which was surrounded by berry trees, sat down to meditate after touching water for purification.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīla Vyāsadeva sat in his own āśrama, surrounded by berry trees.
- He touched water for purification before sitting down to meditate.
- Under the instructions of his spiritual master, Śrīla Nārada Muni, Vyāsadeva concentrated his mind in that transcendental place.
Try this today
Sit quietly for two minutes and attentively reflect on one spiritual instruction you have received.
Ask yourself
How can I give more concentrated attention to the spiritual instructions I receive?
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.