Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear About the Lord With Growing Eagerness
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: O King, after hearing all these most virtuous topics from the sage Maitreya, Vidura inquired further on the topics of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, which he adored to hear.”
What the purport teaches
- Vidura had a natural inclination to hear the transcendental message of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Although he continued hearing, he was never fully satisfied. His eagerness led him to inquire further.
- He wanted to hear more and more so that he could receive more blessings from the transcendental message.
Try this today
Reread this translation slowly, then write one question about the Lord that you would like to understand.
Ask yourself
What helps me hear about the Lord with genuine eagerness?
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.