Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.41
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesYogic Travel Beyond Ordinary Restrictions
“He traveled in that way through the various planets, as the air passes uncontrolled in every direction. Coursing through the air in that great and splendid aerial mansion, which could fly at his will, he surpassed even the demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- Kardama Muni traveled through various planets in a splendid aerial mansion that moved according to his will. In this ability, he surpassed even the demigods.
- The purport explains that conditioned souls within the universe are not free to move everywhere. Even the demigods are subject to restrictions imposed by nature.
- By yogic power, Kardama Muni traveled unrestrictedly in all directions. The words yathā anilaḥ compare his movement to the free movement of air.
Try this today
Write down the meaning of yathā anilaḥ and how it illustrates Kardama Muni’s travel.
Ask yourself
What does the comparison with air help you understand about Kardama Muni’s freedom of movement?
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.