Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.22.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Kumāras Bring Purity
“Seeing the glowing effulgence of the four Kumāras, the masters of all mystic power, the King and his associates could recognize them as they descended from the sky.”
What the purport teaches
- The four Kumāras were masters of all mystic power. They had attained all the yogic perfections and could travel through space without machines.
- The King and his associates recognized them by their glowing effulgence as they descended from the sky.
- Their special power was that wherever they went became sinless. They decided to visit Mahārāja Pṛthu, during whose reign the earth was sinless.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on the purifying influence of the Kumāras, rather than only their mystic abilities.
Ask yourself
Do I appreciate the Kumāras’ purifying presence more than their extraordinary powers?
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.