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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.6.22

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

The Lord’s Glories Purify the World

“My Lord, You have reestablished the principles of religion among pious men who are always firmly bound to the truth. You have also distributed Your glories all over the world, and thus the whole world can be purified by hearing about You.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.6.22, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord has reestablished the principles of religion among pious people.
  • These pious people are firmly bound to the truth. Brahmā acknowledges the Lord’s work among them.
  • The Lord has spread His glories throughout the world. By hearing about Him, the whole world can be purified.

Try this today

Read this translation aloud slowly, giving your full attention to the Lord’s deeds and glories.

Ask yourself

How can I make more room in my day to hear the Lord’s purifying glories?

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.

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