Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.1.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesQuestions About Kṛṣṇa Purify Everyone
“The Ganges, emanating from the toe of Lord Viṣṇu, purifies the three worlds, the upper, middle and lower planetary systems. Similarly, when one asks questions about the pastimes and characteristics of Lord Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, three varieties of men are purified: the speaker or preacher, he who inquires, and the people in general who listen.”
What the purport teaches
- Just as the Ganges purifies the three worlds, questions about Kṛṣṇa purify the speaker, the person asking and the listeners.
- Those seeking transcendental understanding must approach and surrender to a bona fide spiritual master who gives right information about Kṛṣṇa.
- Vāsudeva is the original Personality of Godhead, whose spiritual activities are unlimited. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam records His activities, and Bhagavad-gītā records His personal words.
Try this today
Write one sincere question about Kṛṣṇa to bring to a bona fide spiritual teacher.
Ask yourself
How can you make your questions more focused on understanding Kṛṣṇa?
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.