Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.2.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSages Meet at Nimi’s Sacrifice
“Once in Ajanābha [the former name of the earth], they came upon the sacrificial performance of the great soul Mahārāja Nimi, which was being carried out under the direction of elevated sages.”
What the purport teaches
- The nine sages once came upon Mahārāja Nimi’s sacrificial performance. This meeting took place in Ajanābha, the former name of the earth.
- Mahārāja Nimi is described as a great soul. His sacrifice provided the setting for the sages’ arrival.
- The sacrificial performance was being carried out under the direction of elevated sages. Spiritual guidance was present in the King’s worship.
Try this today
Write down one aspect of your worship for which you would appreciate guidance.
Ask yourself
How willing am I to seek spiritual guidance in my worship?
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.