Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.14.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesŚiva Kindly Guides the Ghosts
“Lord Śiva, the king of the ghosts, sitting on the back of his bull carrier, travels at this time, accompanied by ghosts who follow him for their welfare.”
What the purport teaches
- At evening, Lord Śiva travels on his bull, accompanied by ghosts. They follow him for their welfare.
- Lord Śiva is kind to these beings and gradually guides them toward self-realization. The purport explains that he also arranges for them to receive physical bodies.
- The purport connects these births with intercourse that disregards restrictions on time and circumstance. Kaśyapa explains this to encourage Diti to wait.
Try this today
When a restriction feels inconvenient today, take a moment to consider the welfare it is meant to protect.
Ask yourself
Can I accept a restriction as guidance for my welfare rather than merely an obstacle?
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.