Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.3.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHeed Warnings Despite Familiar Affection
“My dear white-complexioned wife, it is clear that of the many daughters of Dakṣa you are the pet, yet you will not be honored at his house because of your being my wife. Rather, you will be sorry that you are connected with me.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Satī is Dakṣa’s favorite daughter, Lord Śiva warns that she will not be honored because she is his wife.
- Even going alone would not remove the cause of Dakṣa’s hostility toward her.
- Lord Śiva sees a strong possibility of catastrophe and indirectly asks her not to visit her father’s house.
Try this today
Reconsider one plan today in light of a sincere warning you have received.
Ask yourself
Can I listen to a caring warning even when past affection makes me expect a welcome?
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.