Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.12.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAccept Blessings That Strengthen Devotion
“The son of Iḍaviḍā, Lord Kuvera, was very pleased, and happily he gave Dhruva Mahārāja the benediction he wanted. Thereafter he disappeared from Dhruva’s presence, and Dhruva Mahārāja returned to his capital city.”
What the purport teaches
- Kuvera happily granted Dhruva Mahārāja’s request because he had not asked for material enjoyment. Kuvera then disappeared, and Dhruva returned to his capital.
- A Vaiṣṇava may accept a benediction from a demigod if it supports advancement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Respect for others does not require seeking material favors.
- Dhruva did not ask to be transferred to the spiritual world. He wanted always to remember the Supreme Personality of Godhead, wherever he might remain.
Try this today
Review one opportunity before you today and identify whether it can help you remember and serve the Lord.
Ask yourself
When help or an opportunity is offered, do I consider whether it will support my devotion?
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.