Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.29.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUnderstanding Requires Full Surrender
“Thus have I related to you — both in brief and in detail — a complete survey of the science of the Absolute Truth. Even for the demigods, this science is very difficult to comprehend.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord has given a complete survey of the science of the Absolute Truth, both briefly and in detail.
- Even demigods, saints and pious philosophers in the mode of goodness may find this science difficult to understand.
- Goodness alone does not bring understanding of the Absolute Truth. Full surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is needed.
Try this today
Before studying today, offer a brief prayer for willingness to surrender to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Am I approaching the Lord’s teachings with a willingness to surrender?
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.