Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.40.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoyfully Chant the Lord’s Glories
“To enjoy Your pastimes You manifest Yourself in various forms in this material world, and these incarnations cleanse away all the unhappiness of those who joyfully chant Your glories.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord manifests Himself in various forms in this material world.
- He manifests these forms to enjoy His pastimes.
- These incarnations cleanse away all the unhappiness of those who joyfully chant His glories.
Try this today
Spend one minute joyfully singing or reciting this verse’s praise of the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can I give more room today to joyfully chanting the Lord’s glories?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.