Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGod-Gifted Power Can Astonish Its Possessor
“The castle had pleasure grounds, resting chambers, bedrooms and inner and outer yards designed with an eye to comfort. All this caused astonishment to the sage himself.”
What the purport teaches
- Kardama Muni was a saintly person who had lived in a humble hermitage. At his wife's request, he manifested an opulent palace by his yogic power.
- The palace contained pleasure grounds, resting chambers, bedrooms, and inner and outer yards, all designed for comfort.
- Even Kardama Muni was astonished at what had appeared. The purport explains that a God-gifted person may himself marvel at the power he exhibits.
Try this today
Recall one ability you have, and take a moment to appreciate it as a gift rather than a reason for pride.
Ask yourself
How can Kardama Muni's astonishment help you regard your own abilities with humility?
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.