Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.10.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship Through Well-Spoken Praise
“Sūta Gosvāmī said: Thus worshiped and glorified by the eloquent statements of the sage Mārkaṇḍeya, Lord Śarva [Śiva], encouraged by his consort, replied to him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Mārkaṇḍeya worshiped and glorified Lord Śiva with eloquent statements.
- Lord Śiva received the sage’s words and prepared to reply.
- His consort encouraged him to respond to Mārkaṇḍeya.
Try this today
Today, offer one sincere, carefully worded expression of appreciation.
Ask yourself
How can I make my words of appreciation more thoughtful and sincere?
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.