Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.1.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognizing Grace with Joy
“Atri Muni was greatly pleased to see that the three devas were gracious towards him. His eyes were dazzled by the effulgence of their bodies, and therefore he closed his eyes for the time being.”
What the purport teaches
- Atri Muni was greatly pleased that the three devas were gracious toward him.
- Their smiling faces showed him that they were pleased with him.
- Their bodily effulgence was too dazzling for his eyes. He therefore closed his eyes for the time being.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on Atri Muni’s pleasure at receiving their grace.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about Atri Muni’s joy on recognizing their grace?
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.