Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.70.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSacred Recitation in the Lord’s Assembly
“Some brāhmaṇas sitting in that assembly hall would fluently chant Vedic mantras, while others recounted stories of past kings of pious renown.”
What the purport teaches
- Brāhmaṇas sat in the assembly hall.
- Some fluently chanted Vedic mantras.
- Others recounted stories of past kings renowned for their piety.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to listen attentively to a recitation of Vedic mantras.
Ask yourself
How much attention do I give to hearing sacred recitation?
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.