Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.22.59
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLearning, Sound Judgment and Guarded Secrets
“Mahārāja Pṛthu’s intelligence and education were exactly like that of Yamarāja, the superintendent of death. His opulence was comparable to the Himālaya Mountains, where all valuable jewels and metals are stocked. He possessed great riches like Kuvera, the treasurer of the heavenly planets, and no one could reveal his secrets, for they were like the demigod Varuṇa’s.”
What the purport teaches
- Like Yamarāja, who is expert in judicial matters, Pṛthu Mahārāja was highly learned. He was exceedingly exact in judging the citizens.
- His opulence was compared to the Himālaya Mountains, with their vast stores of minerals and jewels. His riches were also compared to those of Kuvera.
- No one could discover the secrets of his life. In this respect he was compared to Varuṇa.
Try this today
Before judging one situation today, pause and check the facts you already know.
Ask yourself
Do I take enough care to understand a matter before making a judgment?
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.