Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.10-11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMany Gathered Eagerly for the Sacrifice
“O King, others who were invited included Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Kṛpa, Dhṛtarāṣṭra with his sons, the wise Vidura, and many other brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras, all eager to witness the sacrifice. Indeed, all the kings came there with their entourages.”
What the purport teaches
- The invited guests included Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Kṛpa, Dhṛtarāṣṭra with his sons, and the wise Vidura.
- Many brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras came, eager to witness the sacrifice.
- All the kings also arrived with their entourages, making this a large gathering.
Try this today
Read this translation attentively, noticing the eagerness shared by guests from different parts of society.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from the guests’ eagerness to witness the sacrifice?
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.