Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.7.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear the Purāṇas’ Characteristics with Attention
“O Śaunaka, please hear with attention the characteristics of a Purāṇa, which have been defined by the most eminent learned brāhmaṇas in accordance with Vedic literature.”
What the purport teaches
- Śaunaka is asked to hear attentively about the characteristics of a Purāṇa.
- These characteristics have been defined by the most eminent learned brāhmaṇas.
- Their definitions are in accordance with Vedic literature.
Try this today
Set aside distractions for one minute and reread the translation attentively.
Ask yourself
What helps you give your full attention to a scriptural definition?
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.