Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.2.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFaithfully Accept and Follow the Lord’s Order
“Thus instructed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Yoga-māyā immediately agreed. With the Vedic mantra om, she confirmed that she would do what He asked. Thus having accepted the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, she circumambulated Him and started for the place on earth known as Nanda-gokula. There she did everything just as she had been told.”
What the purport teaches
- Yoga-māyā immediately accepted the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s instruction. She confirmed her acceptance with om and carried out everything as directed.
- The purport explains that om signifies Vedic confirmation. Yoga-māyā faithfully received the Lord’s order as a Vedic injunction.
- Whatever the Supreme Personality of Godhead speaks is a Vedic injunction that should not be neglected. Scripture guides us in understanding duty and acting for gradual spiritual elevation.
Try this today
Before one decision today, pause to consider whether it follows the scriptural guidance you have learned.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to put scriptural guidance into practice rather than merely acknowledge it?
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.