Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.17.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Presence Blesses the Earth
“The burden of the earth was certainly diminished by the Personality of Godhead and by others as well. When He was present as an incarnation, all good was performed because of His auspicious footprints.”
What the purport teaches
- The Personality of Godhead diminished the burden of the earth.
- This burden was diminished both by Him personally and by others.
- While He was present as an incarnation, His auspicious footprints brought good fortune throughout the earth.
Try this today
Read the translation once more and offer a brief expression of gratitude for the good fortune brought by the Lord.
Ask yourself
What does this verse help me appreciate about the Lord’s presence?
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.