Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.87.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing Leads Toward Pure Love
“The Supreme Lord, Śrī Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi, said: Having heard these instructions about the Supreme Self, the Personality of Godhead, the sons of Brahmā now understood their final destination. They felt perfectly satisfied and honored Sanandana with their worship.”
What the purport teaches
- These instructions benefit the living souls and explain their relationship with the foundation of all existence.
- The sons of Brahmā understood both their ultimate destination and the means of reaching the Supreme Soul.
- Hearing the prayers brought the sages closer to pure love of God. Perfectly satisfied, they honored Sanandana with worship.
Try this today
Reread one prayer slowly, reflecting on what it teaches about your relationship with the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
Am I hearing spiritual instructions with the aim of developing pure love of God?
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.