Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSpeak to Fulfill the Lord’s Purpose
“What could possibly be unknown to You, O master? With vision undisturbed by time, You witness the minds of all living beings. Nevertheless, on Your order I will speak.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord witnesses the minds of all living beings. His vision is undisturbed by time.
- Since the Lord knows everything, there is no need to inform Him about anything.
- Still, King Nṛga speaks on the Lord’s order to fulfill His purpose. His speaking is an act of service.
Try this today
Offer a brief, sincere prayer, remembering that the Lord already knows your thoughts.
Ask yourself
How can remembering that the Lord already knows my mind help me speak sincerely to Him?
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.