Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.3.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear Kṛṣṇa’s Glories Among Pure Devotees
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the son of Vyāsadeva, was also full in transcendental knowledge and was a great devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa, son of Vasudeva. So there must have been discussion of Lord Kṛṣṇa, who is glorified by great philosophers and in the company of great devotees.”
What the purport teaches
- Pure devotees have no other desire than to serve the Lord. Only in their association are the transcendental glories of Lord Kṛṣṇa properly discussed.
- Mahārāja Parīkṣit and Śukadeva Gosvāmī appeared different as a king and a renouncer, but both were unalloyed devotees. Their common aim was Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- Properly hearing about Kṛṣṇa among pure devotees brings one to devotional life. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is meant to glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Share one teaching about Kṛṣṇa from this passage with a devotee and listen to their reflection.
Ask yourself
How can I seek association that helps me hear and discuss Kṛṣṇa’s glories?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.