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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.24.8

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

The Lord’s Appearance Brings Satisfaction

“At the time of the Lord’s appearance, the demigods flying freely in the sky showered flowers. All the directions, all the waters and everyone’s mind became very satisfied.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.24.8, translation

What the purport teaches

  • When Lord Kapila appeared, demigods flying freely in the sky showered flowers on the earth.
  • The purport explains that inhabitants of Siddhaloka can travel from one planet to another without impediment.
  • At the Lord’s appearance, all directions, all waters and everyone’s mind became very satisfied.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and spend a quiet minute reflecting on the satisfaction it describes.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about the satisfaction accompanying the Lord’s appearance?

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.

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