Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.13.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive Knowledge Through Humble Inquiry and Service
“Vidura requested Maitreya: My dear brāhmaṇa, you are well conversant with all subjects, both past and future. Therefore I wish to hear from you all the activities of King Vena. I am your faithful devotee, so please explain this.”
What the purport teaches
- Vidura accepted Maitreya as his spiritual master and asked to hear with faith and devotion.
- A spiritual master reveals transcendental knowledge to a disciple who is gentle, submissive and devoted.
- Receiving knowledge requires submission, inquiry and service. By the spiritual master's mercy, one receives the mercy of the Supreme Lord.
Try this today
Write down one sincere spiritual question, with the intention to learn rather than argue.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more humility and willingness to serve into my spiritual inquiries?
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.