Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.13.59
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTrees Provide Life and Lasting Happiness
“Then, looking in all directions, Lord Brahmā immediately saw Vṛndāvana before him, filled with trees, which were the means of livelihood for the inhabitants and which were equally pleasing in all seasons.”
What the purport teaches
- Looking in all directions, Brahmā saw Vṛndāvana before him, filled with trees. These trees provided the inhabitants with their means of livelihood.
- The trees of Vṛndāvana are equally pleasing in every season. Their contribution to happiness does not disappear with seasonal changes.
- Trees and vegetables are essential and provide the real means of livelihood recommended for everyone. The purport emphasizes dependence on them, rather than industry, for the necessities of life.
Try this today
At one meal today, identify the foods that came from trees or vegetable plants and reflect on how they sustain your life.
Ask yourself
How much do I notice my daily dependence on trees and vegetables?
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.