Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.5.51
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing Dispels Illusion and Anxiety
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Having heard this narration, the greatly fortunate Vasudeva was completely struck with wonder. Thus he and his most blessed wife Devakī gave up all illusion and anxiety that had entered their hearts.”
What the purport teaches
- The greatly fortunate Vasudeva heard this narration and was completely struck with wonder.
- His most blessed wife Devakī also shared in its result. Both gave up the illusion and anxiety that had entered their hearts.
- The verse shows the effect of hearing these teachings: wonder arose, and confusion and anxiety were left behind.
Try this today
Reread a short passage from this narration today, then pause quietly to consider what you have heard.
Ask yourself
What in this narration invites me to listen with greater openness and wonder?
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.