Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.19.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVirocana’s Deep Affection for Brāhmaṇas
“Your father, Virocana, the son of Mahārāja Prahlāda, was very affectionate toward brāhmaṇas. Although he knew very well that it was the demigods who had come to him in the dress of brāhmaṇas, at their request he delivered to them the duration of his life.”
What the purport teaches
- Virocana, the son of Mahārāja Prahlāda, was very affectionate toward brāhmaṇas.
- He knew that the people approaching him were demigods dressed as brāhmaṇas.
- Nevertheless, his affection for the brāhmaṇa community was so strong that he granted their request and gave them the duration of his life.
Try this today
Offer one small, safe act of generosity today with genuine respect for the recipient.
Ask yourself
How does Virocana’s willingness to give help you examine the depth of your own generosity?
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.