Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.55
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeeking Shelter After Refusal
“When Durvāsā, who was greatly afflicted by the blazing fire of the Sudarśana cakra, was thus refused by Lord Brahmā, he tried to take shelter of Lord Śiva, who always resides on his planet, known as Kailāsa.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Brahmā refused Durvāsā Muni shelter.
- Durvāsā remained greatly afflicted by the blazing fire of the Sudarśana cakra.
- He then tried to take shelter of Lord Śiva, who always resides on Kailāsa.
Try this today
Briefly reflect on a time you sought help after being refused, remembering Durvāsā Muni’s continued distress.
Ask yourself
How do I react when the shelter I hoped for is unavailable?
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.