Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGlorify the Lord Through Varied Offerings
“Sūtas, Māgadhas, Gandharvas, Vandīs, jesters and brāhmaṇas all glorified the lotus-eyed Lord — some reciting prayers, some dancing and singing — as mṛdaṅgas, conchshells, kettledrums, vīṇās, paṇavas and gomukhas resounded.”
What the purport teaches
- Sūtas, Māgadhas, Gandharvas, Vandīs, jesters and brāhmaṇas all glorified the lotus-eyed Lord.
- Some recited prayers, while others danced and sang. Their different offerings shared the purpose of praising Him.
- Mṛdaṅgas, conchshells, kettledrums, vīṇās, paṇavas and gomukhas resounded during the welcome.
Try this today
Recite a short prayer or sing a brief praise of the Lord as an act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
Which form of praise mentioned here could you offer sincerely today?
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.