Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.12.47
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing About Dhruva Develops Exalted Qualities
“Anyone who hears this narration of Dhruva Mahārāja acquires exalted qualities like him. For anyone who desires greatness, prowess or influence, here is the process by which to acquire them, and for thoughtful men who want adoration, here is the proper means.”
What the purport teaches
- Anyone who hears the narration of Dhruva Mahārāja acquires exalted qualities like his, including high character.
- In the material world, everyone seeks profit, respectability and reputation. This narration offers the proper process for those who desire greatness, prowess or influence.
- Ambitions desirable for great persons can be fulfilled simply by reading and understanding Dhruva Mahārāja’s activities.
Try this today
Read this translation again slowly, and identify one quality you would like to develop through hearing about Dhruva Mahārāja.
Ask yourself
How could hearing about Dhruva Mahārāja help me value exalted character rather than reputation alone?
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.