Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Powers of Perfect Yogīs
“When she thought of her great husband, the best of the sages, Kardama Muni, who was very dear to her, she, along with all the maidservants, at once appeared where he was.”
What the purport teaches
- Devahūti thought of her beloved husband, Kardama Muni, the best of the sages. She immediately appeared before him with the maidservants.
- The purport explains that she had considered herself dirty and poorly dressed. The maidservants cared for her within the water.
- Her immediate return illustrates the powers attained by perfect yogīs. They can immediately execute what they desire.
Try this today
Write one sentence describing the yogic power illustrated here.
Ask yourself
What does Devahūti’s immediate return reveal about Kardama Muni’s yogic power?
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.