Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.6.33
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPure Chanting Reveals the Lord’s Presence
“The Supreme Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, whose glories and activities are pleasing to hear, at once appears on the seat of my heart, as if called for, as soon as I begin to chant His holy activities.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is not different from His transcendental name, form, pastimes and their sound vibrations.
- Through pure devotional hearing, chanting and remembering, the Lord reveals Himself in the pure devotee’s heart. A devotee engaged in loving service can experience His presence at every moment.
- Nārada chants the Lord’s glories not for personal benefit, but because those glories are identical with the Lord. Through transcendental chanting, he enters the Lord’s presence.
Try this today
Read this verse’s translation aloud slowly, with the intention of glorifying Śrī Kṛṣṇa rather than seeking a reward.
Ask yourself
Am I approaching glorification of the Lord as loving service or mainly for personal benefit?
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.