Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCompassionate Teaching Through Disciplic Succession
“Śrī Maitreya said: After hearing the statement of His mother, Kapila could understand her purpose, and He became compassionate towards her because of being born of her body. He described the Sāṅkhya system of philosophy, which is a combination of devotional service and mystic realization, as received by disciplic succession.”
What the purport teaches
- Kapila understood the purpose behind His mother’s request. He became compassionate toward her, having been born of her body.
- He explained the Sāṅkhya system of philosophy as received through disciplic succession.
- This Sāṅkhya teaching combines devotional service and mystic realization. Devotional service is part of the system Kapila teaches.
Try this today
Read the translation once more, noting its connection between devotional service and mystic realization.
Ask yourself
How does knowing that Kapila teaches with compassion affect my willingness to learn?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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