Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.1.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTrue Unity Requires Kṛṣṇa’s Favor
“Thus, when he was in the land of Bhāratavarṣa traveling to all the places of pilgrimage, he visited Prabhāsakṣetra. At that time Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira was the emperor and held the world under one military strength and one flag.”
What the purport teaches
- While traveling through Bhāratavarṣa, Vidura visited Prabhāsakṣetra. At that time Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira ruled the world.
- The world stood under one flag and one military strength by the grace of Ajita, Lord Kṛṣṇa. The purport attributes this unity to His favor.
- Nations may desire one worldwide state, but political ambition alone cannot bring it about. They must seek Lord Kṛṣṇa’s favor, for He alone can help them achieve such unity.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer asking Lord Kṛṣṇa for His favor in helping the world become united.
Ask yourself
Do I think of unity only in political terms, or also recognize dependence on Kṛṣṇa’s favor?
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.