Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.16.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPṛthu and His Power Are Inseparable
“Just as the sun-god expands his shining rays up to the Arctic region without impedance, the influence of King Pṛthu will cover all tracts of land up to the Arctic region and will remain undisturbed as long as he lives.”
What the purport teaches
- The sun shines even in the Arctic region without impediment, although that region is not visible to ordinary persons.
- Similarly, no one could check King Pṛthu’s influence and reign. His rule would remain undisturbed throughout his life.
- Just as sunshine cannot be separated from the sun-god, Pṛthu could not be separated from his ruling power.
Try this today
Take a moment today to recall the sunshine comparison and explain its meaning in your own words.
Ask yourself
What does the inseparability of sunshine and the sun-god teach me about Pṛthu’s rule?
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.