Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.12.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Śiva Continues Watching
“When the ball leaped from Her hand and fell at a distance, the woman began to follow it, but as Lord Śiva observed these activities, a breeze suddenly blew away the fine dress and belt that covered her.”
What the purport teaches
- The ball leaped from the woman’s hand and fell at a distance.
- As She followed the ball, a breeze suddenly blew away Her fine dress and belt.
- Lord Śiva was watching as these events unfolded.
Try this today
Pause once today to notice what you have been watching and how long it has held your attention.
Ask yourself
What does this scene invite you to notice about where you keep your attention?
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.