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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.8.73

Mukti· Liberation

Dhruva Continues His Worship

“In the second month Dhruva Mahārāja ate only every six days, and for his eatables he took dry grass and leaves. Thus he continued his worship.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.8.73, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In the second month, Dhruva Mahārāja ate only every six days.
  • His food consisted of dry grass and leaves.
  • Throughout this austerity, he continued his worship. Worship remained central to his practice.

Try this today

Set aside a short time today for worship and keep that appointment.

Ask yourself

What helps me remain steady in worship?

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.

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