Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.21.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Hungry Guest Speaks for His Dogs
“When the śūdra went away, another guest arrived, surrounded by dogs, and said, “O King, I and my company of dogs are very hungry. Please give us something to eat.””
What the purport teaches
- After the śūdra departed, another guest arrived.
- This guest was surrounded by dogs. He told the King that both he and his dogs were very hungry.
- He asked Rantideva to give food to him and his company of dogs.
Try this today
Check whether an animal in your care or nearby needs appropriate food or water, and help safely if you can.
Ask yourself
Do I notice the needs of animals as well as those of people?
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.