Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.4.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSacred Learning Entrusted to Devoted Keepers
“The Sumantu Muni Aṅgirā, who was very devotedly engaged, was entrusted with the Atharva Veda. And my father, Romaharṣaṇa, was entrusted with the Purāṇas and historical records.”
What the purport teaches
- Sumantu Muni Aṅgirā was entrusted with the Atharva Veda and was very devotedly engaged in it.
- The śruti-mantras describe Aṅgirā Muni as strictly following the principles of the Atharva Veda. He was the leader of its followers.
- Romaharṣaṇa was entrusted with the Purāṇas and historical records.
Try this today
Read this translation slowly once more, giving it your undivided attention.
Ask yourself
How can I bring greater care and steadiness to my sacred study?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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