Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.8.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear About Kṛṣṇa Among Devotees
“Sūta Gosvāmī said: Thus Śukadeva Gosvāmī, being invited by Mahārāja Parīkṣit to speak on topics of the Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa with the devotees, was very much pleased.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam can be properly discussed among devotees of the Lord. In such company, its real nectar can be relished.
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī was pleased because Mahārāja Parīkṣit was not tired of hearing about the Lord. His eagerness and interest kept increasing.
- Lord Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and His devotees are always protected by Him. The purport teaches us to hear from a qualified devotee rather than someone who misrepresents transcendental knowledge.
Try this today
Spend five attentive minutes reading this verse and purport, with the desire to deepen your devotion to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I nurture greater interest in hearing about Lord Kṛṣṇa?
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.