Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.83.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCelebrate the Lord Through Music
“Just then there were loud sounds of conchshells and mṛdaṅga, paṭaha, bherī and ānaka drums, as well as other instruments. Men and women began to dance, and singers began to sing.”
What the purport teaches
- Conchshells and many instruments sounded loudly.
- The instruments included mṛdaṅga, paṭaha, bherī and ānaka drums.
- Men and women began to dance, and singers began to sing. Music and movement filled the celebration.
Try this today
Sing a short devotional song today with attention and joy.
Ask yourself
How can singing help you express joy in devotional service?
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.