Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.2.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBathing and Drinking Relieved His Fatigue
“The King of the elephants entered the lake, bathed thoroughly and was relieved of his fatigue. Then, with the aid of his trunk, he drank the cold, clear, nectarean water, which was mixed with the dust of lotus flowers and water lilies, until he was fully satisfied.”
What the purport teaches
- The King of the elephants entered the lake and bathed thoroughly. This relieved his fatigue.
- With his trunk, he drank cold, clear water described as nectarean.
- The water was mixed with dust from lotus flowers and water lilies. He drank until fully satisfied.
Try this today
Drink a glass of water slowly today, noticing how it relieves your thirst.
Ask yourself
Which details help you picture the elephant’s relief and satisfaction?
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.