Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.75.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesA Celebration Shared Across the Worlds
“The kettledrums of the gods resounded, along with those of human beings. Demigods, sages, forefathers and humans all poured down showers of flowers.”
What the purport teaches
- The kettledrums of the gods resounded together with those of human beings.
- Demigods, sages, forefathers and humans all took part in the celebration.
- They poured down showers of flowers, expressing the occasion’s widespread joy.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and name the four groups who showered flowers.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about so many different participants celebrating together?
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.