Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.8.6
Nirodha· Winding upThe Doe Dies in Distress
“Being separated from its flock and distressed by its miscarriage, the black doe, having crossed the river, was very much distressed. Indeed, it fell down in a cave and died immediately.”
What the purport teaches
- The black doe had become separated from its flock.
- After crossing the river, it was deeply distressed by its miscarriage.
- It fell down in a cave and died immediately.
Try this today
Pause for a minute today to reflect gently on the doe’s separation, distress and death.
Ask yourself
How does the doe’s suffering deepen my awareness of the vulnerability of living beings?
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.