Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection in the Pain of Separation
“The Emperor was unable to bear the separation of his daughter. Therefore tears poured from his eyes again and again, drenching his daughter’s head as he cried, “My dear mother! My dear daughter!””
What the purport teaches
- The Emperor could not bear separation from his daughter. His tears repeatedly drenched her head.
- The word amba expresses affection: a father may address his daughter as “mother” or “my darling.”
- The purport describes responsibility for Devahūti’s care passing from her father to Kardama Muni. It also explains that Kardama Muni would later entrust that responsibility to Kapiladeva.
Try this today
Send a brief, affectionate message to a family member you miss.
Ask yourself
How do I express care when separation from someone dear is painful?
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.