Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.3.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcoming the Lord with Joyful Praise
“The Kinnaras and Gandharvas began to sing auspicious songs, the Siddhas and Cāraṇas offered auspicious prayers, and the Vidyādharīs, along with the Apsarās, began to dance in jubilation.”
What the purport teaches
- The Kinnaras and Gandharvas sang auspicious songs to celebrate the Lord’s appearance.
- The Siddhas and Cāraṇas offered auspicious prayers.
- The Vidyādharīs danced with the Apsarās in great jubilation. Songs, prayers and dancing expressed their joy.
Try this today
Offer one short prayer or sing a devotional song to celebrate the Lord’s appearance.
Ask yourself
How can I express joy in welcoming the Lord through prayer or song?
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.