Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.11.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLearn From a Devotee of the Lord
“Śrī Śaunaka said: O Sūta, you are the best of learned men and a great devotee of the Supreme Lord. Therefore we now inquire from you about the definitive conclusion of all tantra scriptures.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Śaunaka approaches Sūta as both a learned man and a great devotee of the Supreme Lord.
- He asks about the definitive conclusion of all tantra scriptures.
- His inquiry brings learning and devotion together: he seeks understanding from one devoted to the Lord.
Try this today
Write down one sincere question you would like to ask a learned devotee.
Ask yourself
How can I bring both respect and eagerness to my study of the Supreme Lord?
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.