Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.24.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAn Unexpected Appearance During Austerity
“One day while King Satyavrata was performing austerities by offering water on the bank of the river Kṛtamālā, a small fish appeared in the water in his palms.”
What the purport teaches
- King Satyavrata was performing austerities on the bank of the river Kṛtamālā.
- His practice included offering water held in his palms.
- One day, a small fish appeared in the water in his palms.
Try this today
Today, give one minute of undivided attention to your devotional practice.
Ask yourself
How attentive am I to what happens during my devotional practice?
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.