Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.3.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe King Sees a Radiant Young Man
“Thereafter, King Śaryāti, desiring to perform a sacrifice, went to the residence of Cyavana Muni. There he saw by the side of his daughter a very beautiful young man, as bright as the sun.”
What the purport teaches
- King Śaryāti desired to perform a sacrifice.
- With this intention, he went to Cyavana Muni’s residence.
- There he saw a very beautiful young man beside his daughter, as bright as the sun.
Try this today
Write one sentence about why the King came and another about what he saw.
Ask yourself
Can I distinguish the King’s stated purpose from what he actually observed?
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.