Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.72.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGather Resources for the Sacrifice
“After defeating many kings with their prowess, these heroic brothers brought back abundant wealth for Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja, who was intent on performing the sacrifice, O King.”
What the purport teaches
- Yudhiṣṭhira did not send his brothers simply to declare war. They went to inform the kings of his intention to perform the Rājasūya sacrifice.
- The kings were asked to pay taxes for the sacrifice. Payment meant accepting Yudhiṣṭhira’s authority; refusal could lead to a fight.
- Through their influence and strength, the brothers brought back sufficient taxes and gifts. This wealth supported Yudhiṣṭhira’s intended sacrifice.
Try this today
Set aside a small amount of money or one useful item for devotional service today.
Ask yourself
How can I direct my resources toward devotional service rather than merely collecting them?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.