Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.9.6-7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotional Learning Through Sages and Teachers
“All the sages like Parvata Muni, Nārada, Dhaumya, Vyāsa the incarnation of God, Bṛhadaśva, Bharadvāja and Paraśurāma and disciples, Vasiṣṭha, Indrapramada, Trita, Gṛtsamada, Asita, Kakṣīvān, Gautama, Atri, Kauśika and Sudarśana were present.”
What the purport teaches
- Many great sages assembled, including Nārada, Dhaumya and Vyāsa. Parvata Muni and Nārada Muni sang the glories of the Lord as they traveled.
- Through association with pure devotees, Nārada became enlightened in devotional service. He later instructed and initiated many celebrated devotees.
- Dhaumya guided the Pāṇḍavas when they were perplexed, helping them follow the right path of religion. Vyāsadeva, a powerful incarnation of Nārāyaṇa, broadcasts Vedic wisdom to the world.
Try this today
Read one passage of devotional instruction today and note one way to follow it.
Ask yourself
Whose association helps me understand and practice devotional service?
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.