Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.2.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesNourish the Seed of Devotional Service
“The great devotee Uddhava soon came back from the abode of the Lord to the human plane, and wiping his eyes, he awakened his reminiscence of the past and spoke to Vidura in a pleasing mood.”
What the purport teaches
- A pure devotee lives in the Lord’s abode even while appearing in this world. Uddhava’s absorption was in transcendental loving service, not in material concerns.
- Association with pure devotees can awaken a taste for devotional service. This taste is a seed to be planted in the heart.
- Hearing and chanting the Lord’s holy name and pastimes water the creeper of devotion. It takes shelter of His lotus feet and bears the fruit of love, making life successful.
Try this today
Choose a short time today to hear and chant the Lord’s holy name with attention.
Ask yourself
How regularly am I watering the seed of devotional service in my heart?
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.