Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Simple, Protected Home in Vṛndāvana
“In this way they entered Vṛndāvana, where it is always pleasing to live in all seasons. They made a temporary place to inhabit by placing their bullock carts around them in the shape of a half moon.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitants entered Vṛndāvana, where it is pleasing to live in every season.
- They made a temporary residence by arranging their bullock carts in the shape of a half moon.
- There was no need for fences all around. Thorn trees, bullock carts and animals encircled and protected their temporary residence.
Try this today
Use something you already have to make one small part of your home safer or more comfortable.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from their simple and thoughtful use of what was already available?
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.