Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.1.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGenerous Care for Family Members
“[Please tell me] whether the best friend of the Kurus, our brother-in-law Vasudeva, is doing well. He is very munificent. He is like a father to his sisters, and he is always pleasing to his wives.”
What the purport teaches
- Vasudeva, Lord Kṛṣṇa’s father, was related to Vidura as a brother-in-law. Vidura remembered these family ties while asking about his welfare.
- Vasudeva treated his younger sister Kuntī with fatherly care and generously supplied whatever she needed.
- He cared for his wives without neglecting his sister. He gave special attention to Kuntī because she had become a widow at an early age.
Try this today
Ask one family member what they need today, and offer one practical act of help.
Ask yourself
Who in my family needs more thoughtful and generous attention?
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.