Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.1.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAssociates Serve to Enrich Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes
“O gentle one, does Sāmba fare well? He exactly resembles the son of the Personality of Godhead. In a previous birth he was born as Kārttikeya in the womb of the wife of Lord Śiva, and now he has been born in the womb of Jāmbavatī, the most enriched wife of Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Vidura asked about Sāmba, born to Jāmbavatī as Kṛṣṇa’s son. Kārttikeya had appeared as Sāmba.
- When Lord Kṛṣṇa descends into the material world, His plenary portions also appear with Him to carry out different functions.
- The Lord’s associates served in different capacities to enrich His pastimes. Their varied roles were united in service to Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Choose one ability you have and use it in one small act of devotional service today.
Ask yourself
How can I use my own abilities in service to Kṛṣṇa?
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.