Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.14.44-45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRepentance and Faith Receive a Blessing
“The learned Kaśyapa said: Because of your lamentation, penitence and proper deliberation, and also because of your unflinching faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead and your adoration for Lord Śiva and me, one of the sons [Prahlāda] of your son [Hiraṇyakaśipu] will be an approved devotee of the Lord, and his fame will be broadcast equally with that of the Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaśyapa acknowledged Diti’s lamentation, penitence and proper deliberation. He also recognized her unflinching faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Diti showed adoration for Lord Śiva and respect for Kaśyapa. Kaśyapa connected these qualities with the blessing he announced.
- Her grandson Prahlāda, the son of Hiraṇyakaśipu, would be an approved devotee of the Lord. His fame would be broadcast equally with that of the Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Reflect on one mistake today and identify one correction you can make with sincere faith in the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can regret lead me toward thoughtful repentance and firmer faith in the Lord?
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.