Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Spiritual Guidance When Perplexed
“This matter is undoubtedly very wonderful. Indeed, my intelligence has become disturbed, just as the flame of a candle is disturbed by a blowing wind. O Nārada Muni, you know everything. Kindly let me know the cause of this wonderful event.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira’s intelligence was disturbed like a candle flame in the wind. He openly asked Nārada Muni to explain the wonderful event.
- The śāstras teach that one who is perplexed by difficult problems of life must approach a guru.
- Such a guru should be like Nārada or his representative in the disciplic succession. Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira followed this direction by requesting Nārada’s explanation.
Try this today
Write down one question you would like to ask a guru or a representative in the disciplic succession.
Ask yourself
What spiritual question do I need to bring honestly to a qualified teacher?
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.