Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.2.28
Nirodha· Winding upA King’s Death Brings Family Grief
“In the state known as Uśīnara there was a celebrated king named Suyajña. When the King was killed in battle by his enemies, his kinsmen sat down around the dead body and began to lament the death of their friend.”
What the purport teaches
- Suyajña was a celebrated king in the state of Uśīnara.
- His enemies killed him in battle. His celebrated position did not prevent his death.
- His kinsmen gathered around his dead body. They lamented the loss of their friend.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the loss felt by the king’s family and friends.
Ask yourself
What do the words “their friend” help you notice about the kinsmen’s grief?
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.