Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.2.59
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesInstruction Followed by Funeral Duties
“After instructing all the foolish relatives of Suyajña, Yamarāja, in the form of a boy, disappeared from their vision. Then the relatives of King Suyajña performed the ritualistic funeral ceremonies.”
What the purport teaches
- Yamarāja instructed the relatives of Suyajña while appearing in the form of a boy.
- After giving his instructions, he disappeared from their sight.
- The relatives then performed King Suyajña’s ritualistic funeral ceremonies. Hearing the instructions was followed by attending to the rites for the departed.
Try this today
Pause for a moment of thoughtful reflection before carrying out one family duty today.
Ask yourself
How can thoughtful listening help me approach duties connected with loss?
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.