Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.5.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesNārada Approaches Those Performing Austerity
“O King Parīkṣit, Nārada Muni approached these sons of Prajāpati Dakṣa, who were engaged in tapasya to beget children, and spoke enigmatic words to them just as he had spoken to their elder brothers.”
What the purport teaches
- The sons of Prajāpati Dakṣa were performing tapasya with the intention of begetting children.
- Nārada Muni approached them while they were engaged in these austerities.
- He spoke enigmatic words to them, just as he had spoken to their elder brothers.
Try this today
Reread this translation slowly and note one question you have about Nārada’s approach.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to listen carefully when spiritual instruction is not immediately clear?
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.