Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.89.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear the Nectar of the Lord’s Glories
“Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī said: Thus did this fragrant nectar flow from the lotus mouth of Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the son of the sage Vyāsadeva. This wonderful glorification of the Supreme Person destroys all fear of material existence. A traveler who constantly drinks this nectar through his ear-holes will forget the fatigue brought on by wandering along the paths of worldly life.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī’s glorification of the Supreme Person is compared to fragrant nectar. It destroys fear of material existence.
- For those suffering from spiritual infirmity, this narration is a tonic that cures the disease of illusion.
- For surrendered Vaiṣṇavas, it is a delicious, invigorating beverage. Constant hearing relieves the fatigue of wandering through worldly life.
Try this today
Read this glorification aloud today and listen attentively to each sentence.
Ask yourself
Am I making time to hear the Lord’s glories regularly?
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.