Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.8.70
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe King Turns His Thoughts Toward Dhruva
“The great Maitreya continued: The King, Uttānapāda, after being advised by Nārada Muni, practically gave up all duties in relation with his kingdom, which was very vast and wide, opulent like the goddess of fortune, and he simply began to think of his son Dhruva.”
What the purport teaches
- After receiving Nārada Muni’s advice, King Uttānapāda simply began to think of his son Dhruva.
- His kingdom was vast, wide and opulent like the goddess of fortune.
- Despite this great opulence, the King practically gave up his royal duties while thinking of his son.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment to notice what is occupying your mind and how it affects your attention to your duties.
Ask yourself
What occupies my thoughts even when many comforts surround me?
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.