Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.2.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Yādavas Seek Shelter Elsewhere
“Persecuted by the demoniac kings, the Yādavas left their own kingdom and entered various others, like those of the Kurus, Pañcālas, Kekayas, Śālvas, Vidarbhas, Niṣadhas, Videhas and Kośalas.”
What the purport teaches
- The demoniac kings persecuted the Yādavas, forcing them to leave their own kingdom.
- The Yādavas entered other kingdoms rather than remaining in their own land under persecution.
- Their places of refuge included the kingdoms of the Kurus, Pañcālas, Kekayas and others. They sought shelter across several lands.
Try this today
Pause today to consider one difficulty faced by someone who must leave home to find safety.
Ask yourself
What does the Yādavas’ displacement help you appreciate about those forced to leave their homes?
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.