Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.13.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesŚrīmad-Bhāgavatam Is Supreme Among the Purāṇas
“O brāhmaṇas, in the same way that the city of Kāśī is unexcelled among holy places, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is supreme among all the Purāṇas.”
What the purport teaches
- Kāśī is described as unexcelled among holy places.
- In the same way, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is supreme among all the Purāṇas.
- The comparison with Kāśī emphasizes the unsurpassed position of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with respect.
Ask yourself
How might recognizing the position of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam change the attention I give it?
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.