Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.12.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDhruva Mahārāja Receives Heavenly Honor
“At that time drums and kettledrums resounded from the sky, the chief Gandharvas began to sing, and other demigods showered flowers like torrents of rain upon Dhruva Mahārāja.”
What the purport teaches
- Drums and kettledrums resounded from the sky as Dhruva Mahārāja departed.
- The chief Gandharvas began to sing, adding their voices to the celebration.
- Other demigods showered flowers upon Dhruva Mahārāja like torrents of rain. His departure was marked by extraordinary honor.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and pause to appreciate the joyful celebration of Dhruva Mahārāja.
Ask yourself
How can I take joy in the honor given to a devotee?
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.