Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.24.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRapid Growth in a Larger Shelter
“Then, taking the fish out of the waterpot, the King threw Him in a large well. But within a moment the fish developed to the length of three cubits.”
What the purport teaches
- The King took the fish out of the waterpot.
- He placed Him in a large well.
- Within a moment, the fish grew to a length of three cubits.
Try this today
Reread the translation and pause over the words “within a moment.”
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the speed of the fish’s growth?
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.