Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.24.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPṛthā Satisfies Durvāsā Through Service
“Once when Durvāsā was a guest at the house of Pṛthā’s father, Kunti, Pṛthā satisfied Durvāsā by rendering service. Therefore she received a mystic power by which she could call any demigod. To examine the potency of this mystic power, the pious Kuntī immediately called for the sun-god.”
What the purport teaches
- When Durvāsā visited her father’s house, Pṛthā satisfied him by rendering service.
- She received a mystic power by which she could call any demigod.
- To examine this power, the pious Kuntī immediately called for the sun-god.
Try this today
Offer one small, thoughtful service to a guest or someone in your home today.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Pṛthā’s service to her guest?
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.