Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.16.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAn Invitation to Reenter the Body
“Because you died untimely, the balance of your lifetime still remains. Therefore you may reenter your body and enjoy the remainder of your life, surrounded by your friends and relatives. Accept the royal throne and all the opulences given by your father.”
What the purport teaches
- Because the son died untimely, a balance of his lifetime still remains.
- He is invited to reenter his body and enjoy the remainder of life among friends and relatives.
- He is also invited to accept the royal throne and the opulences given by his father.
Try this today
Reread the invitation and note the distinction between the person addressed and the body he may enter.
Ask yourself
What does the invitation to reenter the body suggest about the living entity’s distinction from it?
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.