Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAccept What Is Rightfully Given
“Lord Śiva said, “Now you may take all the wealth remaining from the sacrifice, for I give it to you.” After saying this, Lord Śiva, who is most adherent to the religious principles, disappeared from that place.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva gave Nābhāga all the wealth remaining from the sacrifice.
- He explicitly told Nābhāga that he could now take it because he was giving it to him.
- Lord Śiva, described as most adherent to religious principles, then disappeared from that place.
Try this today
Ask permission before taking or using something that belongs to another person today.
Ask yourself
Do I distinguish between wanting something and having permission to take it?
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.