Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.15.51
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing with Faith Leads Back to Godhead
“The subject of the departure of the sons of Pāṇḍu for the ultimate goal of life, back to Godhead, is fully auspicious and is perfectly pure. Therefore anyone who hears this narration with devotional faith certainly gains the devotional service of the Lord, the highest perfection of life.”
What the purport teaches
- The narration of the sons of Pāṇḍu departing back to Godhead is fully auspicious and perfectly pure. Hearing it with devotional faith brings devotional service of the Lord, the highest perfection of life.
- Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam narrates the Personality of Godhead and His devotees, such as the Pāṇḍavas. Hearing these absolute narrations with a devotional attitude is association with the Lord and His constant companions.
- By hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, one can attain the highest perfection of life without failure: going back home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Today, read this translation aloud and listen attentively, with a desire to gain devotional service of the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can I approach hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam as association with the Lord and His devotees?
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.