Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.6.38
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGlorifying the Lord Enlivens Distressed Souls
“All glory and success to Śrīla Nārada Muni because he glorifies the activities of the Personality of Godhead, and so doing he himself takes pleasure and also enlivens all the distressed souls of the universe.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada glorifies the Lord’s transcendental activities through his instrument. In doing so, he takes pleasure himself and enlivens distressed souls.
- What appears to be happiness in the material world is the illusion of māyā. Material enjoyment cannot make living beings truly happy.
- Nārada wanders everywhere to enlighten suffering souls and bring them back home, back to Godhead. Genuine devotees following his footsteps share this mission.
Try this today
Share this verse’s translation with someone willing to hear it, as a small offering of devotional encouragement.
Ask yourself
How can my glorification of the Lord also become a service to others?
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.