Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.5.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship Remains Possible Even in Kali-yuga
“O King, in this way people in Dvāpara-yuga glorified the Lord of the universe. In Kali-yuga also people worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead by following various regulations of the revealed scriptures. Now kindly hear of this from me.”
What the purport teaches
- Even in the irreligious Age of Kali, people worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His incarnation does not directly declare Himself to be God, but expert devotees recognize Him through revealed scripture.
- Highly technical Vedic sacrifices and severe mystic yoga practices are practically inaccessible to ordinary people in Kali-yuga. Therefore glorifying the Lord by chanting His holy names is essential.
- The Vaiṣṇava scriptures known as Pañcarātras describe chanting the Lord’s holy names and worshiping His Deity form. These devotional processes, taught by great ācāryas such as Nārada Muni, are the practical means of worship in this age.
Try this today
Set aside two minutes today to chant the Lord’s holy names attentively.
Ask yourself
How does the availability of chanting encourage you to worship despite your limitations?
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.