Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.10.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPraise Pleases the Shelter of Devotees
“Sūta Gosvāmī said: Lord Śiva, the foremost demigod and the shelter of the saintly devotees, was satisfied by Mārkaṇḍeya’s praise. Pleased, he smiled and addressed the sage.”
What the purport teaches
- Sūta Gosvāmī describes Lord Śiva as the foremost demigod. He is also the shelter of saintly devotees.
- Lord Śiva was satisfied by Mārkaṇḍeya’s praise. The sage’s words pleased him.
- With a pleased smile, Lord Śiva addressed Mārkaṇḍeya. His response was warm and personal.
Try this today
Pause today to respectfully acknowledge Lord Śiva as the shelter of saintly devotees.
Ask yourself
What does Lord Śiva’s response help you appreciate about offering praise?
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.