Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.57
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKnowledge and Deep Affection for Kṛṣṇa
“The words of persons in full knowledge of Brahman never become untrue. It is very wonderful that whatever Garga Muni predicted we are now actually experiencing in all detail.”
What the purport teaches
- The purpose of human life is to inquire about Brahman. To make life perfect, one must learn about Brahman.
- By studying the Vedas, Garga Muni could know the past, present and future. Nanda Mahārāja marveled that his predictions were coming true in every detail.
- Because of intense affection, Nanda Mahārāja could not understand Kṛṣṇa’s identity and potency. Kṛṣṇa is Nārāyaṇa Himself, but Garga Muni did not disclose this directly.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes to reread this purport, noting its teaching about inquiry into Brahman.
Ask yourself
What does this passage teach me about Nanda Mahārāja’s deep affection for 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.