Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.9.51
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Return That Brings Hope
“The residents of the palace praised the Queen: Dear Queen, your beloved son was lost a long time ago, and it is your great fortune that he now has come back. It appears, therefore, that your son will be able to protect you for a very long time and will put an end to all your material pangs.”
What the purport teaches
- The residents of the palace praised Queen Sunīti upon her son’s return.
- They recognized her great fortune in regaining her beloved son after his long absence.
- They expressed confidence that he would protect her for a long time and end her material suffering.
Try this today
Congratulate someone on a happy event and acknowledge what it means to them.
Ask yourself
How can you share sincerely in another person’s good fortune?
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.