Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.12.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesShe Hides as Lord Śiva Approaches
“The beautiful woman was already naked, and when She saw Lord Śiva coming toward Her, She became extremely bashful. Thus She kept smiling, but She hid Herself among the trees and did not stand in one place.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing Lord Śiva coming toward Her, the unclothed woman became extremely bashful.
- She continued smiling while hiding Herself among the trees.
- She did not remain standing in one place.
Try this today
Reread the verse and name both responses it describes: smiling and hiding.
Ask yourself
How does noticing both Her smile and Her withdrawal help you read this scene carefully?
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.