Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Presence Brings Joy
“Requested by the King to stay with them, the almighty Lord remained happily in Indraprastha during the months of the rainy season, giving joy to the eyes of the city’s residents.”
What the purport teaches
- At the King’s request, the almighty Lord happily remained in Indraprastha during the rainy season.
- His presence gave joy to the eyes of the city’s residents.
- The purport encourages readers, if possible, to chant the Sanskrit verses correctly. These verses are exquisitely poetic.
Try this today
If the Sanskrit is available, spend a few minutes practicing this verse’s pronunciation carefully.
Ask yourself
How much care do I give to the sound of the Bhāgavatam’s verses?
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.