Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.9.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesProper Glorification Pleases the Supreme Lord
“Sūta Gosvāmī said: The Supreme Lord Nārāyaṇa, the friend of Nara, was satisfied by the proper glorification offered by the intelligent sage Mārkaṇḍeya. Thus the Lord addressed that excellent descendant of Bhṛgu.”
What the purport teaches
- The intelligent sage Mārkaṇḍeya offered proper glorification to the Supreme Lord Nārāyaṇa, the friend of Nara.
- The Lord was satisfied by the sage’s praise.
- The Lord then addressed Mārkaṇḍeya, that excellent descendant of Bhṛgu.
Try this today
Offer one thoughtful sentence of praise to the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
How can I make my praise of the Lord more thoughtful and sincere?
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.