Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.9.53
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Joyful Return Together
“The sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, when everyone was thus praising Dhruva Mahārāja, the King was very happy, and he had Dhruva and his brother seated on the back of a she-elephant. Thus he returned to his capital, where he was praised by all classes of men.”
What the purport teaches
- The people praised Dhruva Mahārāja, and the King was very happy.
- The King seated Dhruva and his brother together on the back of a she-elephant.
- The King returned to his capital, where all classes of people praised him.
Try this today
Offer a sincere word of appreciation to someone today.
Ask yourself
How can you share in someone else’s happiness without seeking attention yourself?
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.