Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.6.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Śiva’s Exalted Position
“Lord Śiva sat there, surrounded by saintly persons like Kuvera, the master of the Guhyakas, and the four Kumāras, who were already liberated souls. Lord Śiva was grave and saintly.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva sat grave and saintly, surrounded by liberated souls such as the four Kumāras.
- The Kumāras were liberated from birth, while Kuvera, the treasurer of the demigods, was fabulously rich. Their association with Lord Śiva indicates his transcendental and material opulences.
- Lord Śiva is the qualitative incarnation of the Supreme Lord. His position is therefore very exalted.
Try this today
Reread the translation and name two qualities of Lord Śiva that you wish to honor.
Ask yourself
What does Lord Śiva’s saintly company help you appreciate about his position?
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.