Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.3.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesŚrīmad-Bhāgavatam Is Kṛṣṇa’s Literary Incarnation
“This Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Śrīla Vyāsadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all-successful, all-blissful and all-perfect.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the literary incarnation of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and is nondifferent from Him. Compiled by Śrīla Vyāsadeva, it is meant for the ultimate good of all people.
- We should worship Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam as respectfully as we worship the Lord. Careful and patient study brings His transcendental blessings.
- The lessons of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should be received through a self-realized, bona fide spiritual master. Through this medium, its study can bring the benefits of the Lord’s personal presence.
Try this today
Set aside five undistracted minutes today to study this translation and purport carefully and respectfully.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more respect and patience to my study of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam?
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.