Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.31.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemember Your Prayers Beyond Times of Trouble
“The living entity in this frightful condition of life, bound by seven layers of material ingredients, prays with folded hands, appealing to the Lord, who has put him in that condition.”
What the purport teaches
- Bound by seven layers of material ingredients, the frightened living entity prays to the Lord with folded hands.
- In the painful condition within the womb, he promises not to repeat sinful activities that lead to repeated birth and death.
- Once outside the womb and enjoying good health, he forgets his promises and repeats the same sins. The purport warns against forgetting the Lord when suffering passes.
Try this today
Recall one sincere resolution made during difficulty, and take one small step to honor it today.
Ask yourself
Do I remember my prayers and resolutions when life becomes comfortable?
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.