Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.4.5
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUnable to Bear Separation From the Lord
“Yet in spite of my knowing His desire [to destroy the dynasty], O Arindama [Vidura], I followed Him because it was impossible for me to bear separation from the lotus feet of the master.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava knew the Lord’s desire to destroy the dynasty.
- Even with this knowledge, he followed the Lord. He could not bear separation from his master’s lotus feet.
- His words express his deep attachment to the Lord as his master.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute to reflect on Uddhava’s attachment to his master’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
What does Uddhava’s longing reveal about his relationship with the Lord?
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.