Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.24.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCare for One Who Takes Shelter
“The fish then said: My dear King, this reservoir of water is not fit for My happy residence. Please give Me a more extensive pool of water, for I have taken shelter of you.”
What the purport teaches
- The fish said that the reservoir was not suitable for His happy residence.
- He asked the King to provide a more extensive pool of water.
- He reminded the King that He had taken shelter of him.
Try this today
Check on one person who relies on your help and ask what practical support they need today.
Ask yourself
How attentive am I to the needs of those who rely on my care?
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.