Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.8.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSpring Fills the Āśrama With Beauty
“Springtime then appeared in Mārkaṇḍeya’s āśrama. Indeed, the evening sky, glowing with the light of the rising moon, became the very face of spring, and sprouts and fresh blossoms virtually covered the multitude of trees and creepers.”
What the purport teaches
- Springtime appeared in Mārkaṇḍeya’s āśrama.
- The evening sky glowed with the rising moon and became the very face of spring.
- Fresh sprouts and blossoms virtually covered the many trees and creepers, adding to the setting’s beauty.
Try this today
Briefly notice a beautiful feature of your surroundings, then deliberately return to your planned spiritual practice.
Ask yourself
Can I notice beauty without letting it carry my attention away from spiritual practice?
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.