Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.12.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Disciple’s Progress Delights the Spiritual Master
“After observing the glories of Dhruva Mahārāja, the great sage Nārada, playing his vīṇā, went to the sacrificial arena of the Pracetās and very happily chanted the following three verses.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada was the spiritual master of Dhruva Mahārāja. He was very glad to see his disciple’s glories.
- A spiritual master rejoices in a disciple’s advancement, just as a father rejoices in a son’s progress.
- After observing Dhruva Mahārāja’s glories, Nārada played his vīṇā and happily chanted at the sacrificial arena of the Pracetās.
Try this today
Offer one sincere word of appreciation for someone’s spiritual progress today.
Ask yourself
Do I take sincere joy in another person’s spiritual advancement?
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.