Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.8.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCitraratha Followed the Sages’ Instructions
“Suddenly Citraratha was forced to fall from the sky headfirst with his airplane. Struck with wonder, he was ordered by the great sages named the Vālikhilyas to throw the brāhmaṇa’s bones in the nearby river Sarasvatī. He had to do this and bathe in the river before returning to his own abode.”
What the purport teaches
- Citraratha suddenly fell headfirst from the sky with his airplane and was struck with wonder.
- The great sages named the Vālikhilyas ordered him to throw the brāhmaṇa’s bones into the nearby river Sarasvatī.
- He had to carry out their instruction and bathe in the river before returning to his own abode.
Try this today
Write down the two actions the sages required before Citraratha could return home.
Ask yourself
How does Citraratha’s response help you reflect on accepting guidance?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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