Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.10.20-21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSaintly Devotion Is Honored by All
“The inhabitants and ruling demigods of all planets, along with Lord Brahmā, the Supreme Lord Hari and I, glorify, worship and assist those brāhmaṇas who are saintly, always peaceful, free of material attachment, compassionate to all living beings, purely devoted to us, devoid of hatred and endowed with equal vision.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva praises brāhmaṇas who are saintly, always peaceful and free of material attachment. They are compassionate to all living beings.
- These brāhmaṇas are purely devoted, devoid of hatred and endowed with equal vision. Their devotion is accompanied by these saintly qualities.
- The inhabitants and ruling demigods of all planets glorify, worship and assist them. Lord Brahmā, the Supreme Lord Hari and Lord Śiva also honor them.
Try this today
Choose one small act of compassion toward a living being you might otherwise overlook.
Ask yourself
Which of these qualities most needs your attention in devotional service today?
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.