Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.80.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Spiritual Master Searches for His Disciples
“Our guru, Sāndīpani, understanding our predicament, set out after sunrise to search for us, his disciples, and found us in distress.”
What the purport teaches
- Their guru, Sāndīpani, understood the predicament of his disciples.
- After sunrise, he set out to search for them.
- He found them in distress, showing his personal concern for their condition.
Try this today
Take a moment today to appreciate a specific instance of care you have received from a spiritual teacher.
Ask yourself
How does Sāndīpani’s search help you appreciate a spiritual master’s care?
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.