Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.8.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSatisfaction Suddenly Interrupted by Fear
“While the doe was drinking with great satisfaction, a lion, which was very close, roared very loudly. This was frightful to every living entity, and it was heard by the doe.”
What the purport teaches
- The doe was drinking water with great satisfaction.
- A lion very close by suddenly roared very loudly.
- The roar was frightful to every living entity, and the doe heard it.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on how quickly the doe’s satisfaction was interrupted by fear.
Ask yourself
What does this sudden interruption show me about the fragility of comfort?
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.