Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.10.48
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesEagerness to Hear About Vidura
“Śaunaka Ṛṣi, after hearing all about the creation, inquired from Sūta Gosvāmī about Vidura, for Sūta Gosvāmī had previously informed him how Vidura left home, leaving aside all his relatives, who were very difficult to leave.”
What the purport teaches
- After hearing about creation, Śaunaka Ṛṣi asked Sūta Gosvāmī about Vidura. He returned to a subject that Sūta Gosvāmī had mentioned earlier.
- Vidura had left home and his relatives, though they were very difficult to leave. Śaunaka Ṛṣi wanted to hear more about him.
- The ṛṣis headed by Śaunaka were especially eager to hear about Vidura. While traveling to places of pilgrimage, Vidura had met Maitreya Ṛṣi.
Try this today
Write one question about Vidura that you would like to keep in mind as you continue reading.
Ask yourself
What would you like to understand about Vidura’s leaving home and meeting Maitreya Ṛṣi?
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.