Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesExperience Used for Rāma and Kṛṣṇa
“At this meeting of all the inhabitants of Gokula, a cowherd man named Upananda, who was the most mature in age and knowledge and was very experienced according to time, circumstances and country, made this suggestion for the benefit of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Upananda spoke at the meeting of the inhabitants of Gokula.
- He was the most mature in age and knowledge, with experience of time, circumstances and country.
- He offered his suggestion for the benefit of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Before offering advice today, consider the time, circumstances and place.
Ask yourself
How can I use my experience for the benefit of others rather than to gain recognition?
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.