Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.12.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Glorification Astonishes Lord Brahmā
“When Lord Brahmā heard the wonderful ceremony going on near his planet, accompanied by music and songs and sounds of “Jaya! Jaya!” he immediately came down to see the function. Upon seeing so much glorification of Lord Kṛṣṇa, he was completely astonished.”
What the purport teaches
- The festival of glorification of Lord Kṛṣṇa extended even to the higher planetary systems near Brahmaloka, such as Maharloka, Janaloka and Tapoloka.
- Hearing music, songs and cries of “Jaya! Jaya!” near his planet, Lord Brahmā immediately came down to see the celebration.
- When Brahmā saw so much glorification of Lord Kṛṣṇa, he was completely astonished.
Try this today
Take a moment today to glorify Lord Kṛṣṇa by saying “Jaya! Jaya!” with attention.
Ask yourself
What inspires me to join in glorifying Lord 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.