Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.2.4
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Beautiful Setting Near the King’s Worship
“The Apsarā sent by Lord Brahmā began strolling in a beautiful park near the place where the King was meditating and worshiping. The park was beautiful because of its dense green foliage and golden creepers. There were pairs of varied birds such as peacocks, and in a lake there were ducks and swans, all vibrating very sweet sounds. Thus the park was magnificently beautiful because of the foliage, the clear water, the lotus flowers and the sweet singing of various kinds of birds.”
What the purport teaches
- The Apsarā sent by Lord Brahmā began strolling in a park near the place where the King was meditating and worshiping.
- Dense green foliage and golden creepers made the park beautiful. Clear water and lotus flowers added to its beauty.
- Pairs of birds, including peacocks, filled the park with sweet sounds. Ducks and swans in the lake joined this beautiful setting.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly and picture its foliage, clear water, lotus flowers, and singing birds.
Ask yourself
Which details help me picture the surroundings of the King’s meditation and 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.