Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.9.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMeditate on the Supreme Person’s Activities
“In succession, O King, the great sage Nārada instructed Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam unto the unlimitedly powerful Vyāsadeva, who meditated in devotional service upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, on the bank of the river Sarasvatī.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada taught Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam to Vyāsadeva, who meditated in devotional service on the bank of the Sarasvatī. He advised Vyāsadeva to meditate upon the Lord’s transcendental activities.
- Devotees practicing bhakti-yoga meditate on the Supreme Personality of Godhead rather than the impersonal Brahman. This Supreme Brahman is Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
- The perfection of meditation is realization of the Personality of Godhead along with His transcendental activities. These activities have no material quality, and māyā cannot overcome Him.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the purport’s teaching that Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Person and His activities are transcendental.
Ask yourself
How can I make my meditation an act of devotional service to Lord Śrī 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.