Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.6.4
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPūtanā Enters Gokula in a Beautiful Form
“Once upon a time, Pūtanā Rākṣasī, who could move according to her desire and was wandering in outer space, converted herself by mystic power into a very beautiful woman and thus entered Gokula, the abode of Nanda Mahārāja.”
What the purport teaches
- Pūtanā could travel in outer space and move according to her desire.
- The purport explains that Rākṣasīs learn mystic powers that allow them to travel without machines. Pūtanā knew this art.
- By mystic power, she assumed the appearance of a very beautiful woman and entered Nanda Mahārāja’s abode, Gokula.
Try this today
Before making one judgment based on appearance today, pause and acknowledge what you do not yet know.
Ask yourself
What does Pūtanā’s change of form suggest about judging someone by appearance alone?
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.