Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.1.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesService Requires Understanding Religious Principles
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Being thus addressed by the messengers of Yamarāja, the servants of Vāsudeva smiled and spoke the following words in voices as deep as the sound of rumbling clouds.”
What the purport teaches
- The Yamadūtas were surprised that the Viṣṇudūtas, although polite, were hindering Yamarāja’s rule.
- The Viṣṇudūtas were also surprised. Those claiming to serve the supreme judge of religious principles should have understood the principles of religious action.
- The servants of Vāsudeva smiled and replied in deep, resounding voices. They knew that Ajāmila was not a suitable person for the Yamadūtas to carry away.
Try this today
Reread the purport and identify the understanding that the Viṣṇudūtas expected Yamarāja’s servants to have.
Ask yourself
Where might I need deeper understanding rather than confidence based only on my role?
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.