Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.24.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor the Lord’s Words Through Practice
“The Personality of Godhead Kapila said: Whatever I speak, whether directly or in the scriptures, is authoritative in all respects for the people of the world. O Muni, because I told you before that I would become your son, I have descended to fulfill this truth.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kapila declares His words authoritative, whether spoken directly or in scripture. He appeared as Kardama Muni’s son to fulfill His promise.
- Even with the Supreme Personality of Godhead in his home, Kardama respected the authority of the Vedas. His purpose in leaving was to engage fully in the Lord’s service and remember Him within his heart.
- The main purpose of sannyāsa is constant companionship with the Supreme Lord. In this age, chanting and attentively hearing His holy name is the best process of self-realization, because Kṛṣṇa and His name are nondifferent.
Try this today
Chant aloud for one minute, listening carefully: Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare.
Ask yourself
How attentively do I listen when I chant Kṛṣṇa’s name?
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.