Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.1.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Śiva Declares the Forest’s Condition
“Thereupon, just to please his wife, Lord Śiva said, “Any male entering this place shall immediately become a female!””
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva spoke in order to please his wife.
- He declared that any male entering that place would become a female.
- According to his declaration, the transformation would happen immediately upon entering.
Try this today
Summarize Lord Śiva’s declaration in one sentence, noting whom it affected and when.
Ask yourself
What does this declaration explain about the power of the forest?
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.