Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.18.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPṛthu's Satisfaction Became Affection
“Thereafter King Pṛthu was very satisfied with the planet earth, for she sufficiently supplied all food to various living entities. Thus he developed an affection for the planet earth, just as if she were his own daughter.”
What the purport teaches
- The earth sufficiently supplied food to the various living entities.
- King Pṛthu was very satisfied with the earth because of this provision.
- His satisfaction developed into affection. He regarded the earth as though she were his own daughter.
Try this today
Handle the food you receive today carefully, remembering the earth's generous supply.
Ask yourself
How can appreciation for the earth's provision become affectionate care rather than mere use?
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.