Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.44.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoyful Praise of the Supreme Lord
“Kettledrums resounded in the sky as Brahmā, Śiva and other demigods, the Lord’s expansions, rained down flowers upon Him with pleasure. They chanted His praises, and their wives danced.”
What the purport teaches
- Kettledrums resounded in the sky as Brahmā, Śiva, and other demigods showered flowers upon the Lord.
- The demigods are described as the Lord’s expansions. With pleasure, they chanted His praises.
- Their wives danced in celebration. Flowers, praise, and dancing expressed their joy in honoring the Lord.
Try this today
Spend one minute offering words of praise to the Lord as a small act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I express genuine pleasure in praising the Lord?
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.