Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.7.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesQuiet the Mind for Sincere Prayer
“At this time, King Dakṣa, afflicted by love and affection, was very much awakened to his real senses. With great endeavor, he pacified his mind, checked his feelings, and with pure consciousness began to offer prayers to Lord Śiva.”
What the purport teaches
- Although deeply affected by love and affection, Dakṣa became awakened to his real senses.
- With great endeavor, he pacified his mind and checked his feelings.
- With pure consciousness, he began offering prayers to Lord Śiva.
Try this today
Before praying today, pause quietly and make a deliberate effort to settle your mind.
Ask yourself
What helps you settle your mind so that you can pray sincerely?
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.