Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.9.42-43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReunion with a Spiritually Transformed Son
“Upon seeing Dhruva Mahārāja approaching the neighboring small forest, King Uttānapāda with great haste got down from his chariot. He had been very anxious for a long time to see his son Dhruva, and therefore with great love and affection he went forward to embrace his long-lost boy. Breathing very heavily, the King embraced him with both arms. But Dhruva Mahārāja was not the same as before; he was completely sanctified by spiritual advancement due to having been touched by the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- King Uttānapāda hurried down from his chariot when he saw Dhruva Mahārāja approaching. He had long been anxious to see his son.
- Overwhelmed with love and affection, the King embraced Dhruva with both arms, breathing heavily.
- Dhruva was no longer the same as before. Having been touched by the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he was completely sanctified by spiritual advancement.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on Dhruva’s purification through contact with the Lord’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Dhruva’s inner change at this reunion?
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.