Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.24.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCelebrate the Lord’s Descent with Praise
“At the time of His descent on earth, demigods in the form of raining clouds sounded musical instruments in the sky. The celestial musicians, the Gandharvas, sang the glories of the Lord, while celestial dancing girls known as Apsarās danced in joyful ecstasy.”
What the purport teaches
- At the Lord’s descent, demigods in the form of raining clouds sounded musical instruments in the sky.
- The Gandharvas, celestial musicians, sang the Lord’s glories.
- The Apsarās, celestial dancing girls, danced in joyful ecstasy. Music, praise and dancing accompanied His appearance.
Try this today
Spend a minute singing the Lord’s glories as an expression of joyful praise.
Ask yourself
How can I give joyful attention to the Lord’s glories today?
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.