Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.10.10
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Śiva Enters the Sage’s Heart
“Understanding the situation very well, the powerful Lord Śiva employed his mystic power to enter within the sky of Mārkaṇḍeya’s heart, just as the wind passes through an opening.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva understood the sage’s situation very well.
- Using his mystic power, he entered within the sky of Mārkaṇḍeya’s heart.
- His entrance is compared to the wind passing through an opening.
Try this today
Before beginning one conversation today, pause to notice the other person’s situation.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I try to understand someone’s situation before approaching 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.