Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.6.28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Has Completed His Work
“The Supreme Lord said: O lord of the demigods, Brahmā, I understand your prayers and request. Having removed the burden of the earth, I have executed everything that was required on your behalf.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord tells Brahmā that He understands his prayers and request.
- He declares that He has removed the burden of the earth.
- Everything required of Him on behalf of Brahmā and the demigods has been completed.
Try this today
Read the Lord’s reply aloud once, then offer a brief prayer acknowledging His completed work for the earth.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s assurance to Brahmā help me approach Him in prayer?
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.