Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesComplete Devotional Vows With Worship
“In the month of Kārtika, after observing that vow for one year, after observing a fast for three nights and after bathing in the Yamunā, Mahārāja Ambarīṣa worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, in Madhuvana.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Ambarīṣa completed his year-long vow in the month of Kārtika.
- He observed a fast for three nights and bathed in the Yamunā.
- He then worshiped Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in Madhuvana. Worship of the Lord was central to his observance.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead with attention.
Ask yourself
Do I keep worship of the Lord central when following a devotional observance?
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.