Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.21.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear and Inquire with Humility
“Sūta Gosvāmī continued: O Śaunaka, leader of the great sages, after hearing Maitreya speak about the various activities of King Pṛthu, the original king, who was fully qualified, glorified and widely praised all over the world, Vidura, the great devotee, very submissively worshiped Maitreya Ṛṣi and asked him the following question.”
What the purport teaches
- Sūta Gosvāmī described to Śaunaka how Vidura heard Maitreya speak about King Pṛthu’s activities.
- King Pṛthu was fully qualified, glorified and widely praised throughout the world.
- Vidura, a great devotee, very submissively worshiped Maitreya Ṛṣi before asking his question.
Try this today
Write one sincere question from today’s reading, approaching it with respect for the teacher.
Ask yourself
How can I bring greater humility and respect to my spiritual questions?
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.