Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.6.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVedic Knowledge Passes from Teacher to Student
“Brahmā taught these Vedas to his sons, who were great sages among the brāhmaṇas and experts in the art of Vedic recitation. They in turn took the role of ācāryas and imparted the Vedas to their own sons.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā taught the Vedas to his sons, who were great sages among the brāhmaṇas.
- His sons were experts in the art of Vedic recitation.
- They became ācāryas and imparted the Vedas to their own sons.
Try this today
Read this translation aloud carefully, giving attention to each word.
Ask yourself
How can I become more attentive when receiving spiritual instruction?
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.