Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemembering Kṛṣṇa Even in Silence
“Śrī Maitreya said: O great warrior Vidura, the sage Kardama said this much only and then became silent, thinking of his worshipable Lord Viṣṇu, who has a lotus on His navel. As he silently smiled, his face captured the mind of Devahūti, who began to meditate upon the great sage.”
What the purport teaches
- As soon as Kardama Muni became silent, he began thinking of his worshipable Lord Viṣṇu. This shows his full absorption in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- Pure devotees always think of Kṛṣṇa, even when they appear to be thinking or acting otherwise.
- The smile of a Kṛṣṇa conscious person is attractive. Kardama Muni’s smiling face captivated Devahūti’s mind.
Try this today
Take one quiet minute today to remember Lord Viṣṇu.
Ask yourself
Where does my mind turn when I become silent?
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.