Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.10.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor the Lord Through Music
“While the Lord was departing from the palace of Hastināpura, different types of drums — like the mṛdaṅga, dhola, nagra, dhundhurī and dundubhi — and flutes of different types, the vīṇā, gomukha and bherī, all sounded together to show Him honor.”
What the purport teaches
- As the Lord departed from the palace of Hastināpura, musical instruments sounded to honor Him.
- Different drums, including the mṛdaṅga and dundubhi, sounded together with flutes and other instruments.
- The music was directed toward honoring the Lord. The many sounds formed part of His farewell.
Try this today
Sing a short song of praise to the Lord, keeping your attention on honoring Him.
Ask yourself
How could you make music an expression of honor for the Lord?
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.