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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.6.8

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Honor the Teacher with Gratitude

“Sūta Gosvāmī said: Thus requested, the saintly son of Śrīla Vyāsadeva gave his permission to King Parīkṣit. Then, after being worshiped by the King and all the sages present, Śukadeva departed from that place.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 12.6.8, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The saintly son of Śrīla Vyāsadeva grants King Parīkṣit's request.
  • The King and all the sages present worship Śukadeva.
  • After receiving their worship, Śukadeva departs from that place.

Try this today

Offer a brief, sincere expression of thanks for spiritual guidance you have received.

Ask yourself

How do you express gratitude for spiritual instruction you have received?

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.

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