Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.21.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWait for the Time the Lord Announces
“Then, after the departure of the Lord, the worshipful sage Kardama stayed on the bank of Bindu-sarovara, awaiting the time of which the Lord had spoken.”
What the purport teaches
- After the Lord departs, the worshipful sage Kardama remains at Bindu-sarovara.
- He stays on the bank of the lake rather than leaving.
- Kardama awaits the time of which the Lord has spoken. His waiting remains connected to the Lord’s words.
Try this today
Pause for a quiet minute and reflect on Kardama remaining at the lake, awaiting the Lord’s stated time.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Kardama’s willingness to wait for the time the Lord had announced?
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.