Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.9.48
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBrothers United in Loving Affection
“The two brothers Uttama and Dhruva Mahārāja also exchanged their tears. They were overwhelmed by the ecstasy of love and affection, and when they embraced one another, the hair on their bodies stood up.”
What the purport teaches
- Uttama and Dhruva Mahārāja embraced one another as brothers.
- Both were overwhelmed by the ecstasy of love and affection and exchanged tears.
- Their affection was so intense that the hair on their bodies stood up as they embraced.
Try this today
Reach out to a sibling or someone close to you with a warm expression of affection.
Ask yourself
What does this reunion show you about openly expressing affection?
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.