Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.73.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Merciful Lord Gives Shelter
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus the kings, now freed from bondage, glorified the Supreme Lord. Then, my dear Parīkṣit, that merciful bestower of shelter spoke to them in a gentle voice.”
What the purport teaches
- Freed from bondage, the kings glorified the Supreme Lord.
- The Lord is merciful and gives shelter to those who approach Him.
- He answered the kings in a gentle voice, showing kindness in His words.
Try this today
Offer one simple prayer praising the Lord’s mercy.
Ask yourself
What moves you to glorify the Lord and seek His shelter?
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.