Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.7.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCarry Out Instructions With Care
“After everything was executed exactly as directed by Lord Śiva, Dakṣa’s body was joined to the head of the animal meant to be killed in the sacrifice.”
What the purport teaches
- Everything was carried out exactly as Lord Śiva had directed.
- The demigods and great sages were careful not to irritate Lord Śiva again. They therefore did whatever he asked.
- Dakṣa’s body was joined to the head of the goat meant for the sacrifice.
Try this today
Review one instruction you have received and complete it carefully today.
Ask yourself
Do I carry out instructions carefully after recognizing an earlier mistake?
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.