Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.4.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Knowledge That Nourishes Remembrance
“My Lord, kindly explain to us, if You think us competent to receive it, that transcendental knowledge which gives enlightenment about Yourself and which You explained before to Brahmājī.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava humbly asked the Lord to explain the transcendental knowledge previously given to Brahmājī. He left his fitness to receive it to the Lord’s judgment.
- A pure devotee like Uddhava has no material afflictions because he constantly engages in transcendental loving service. His distress comes from separation from the Lord.
- Constant remembrance of the Lord’s activities sustains the devotee. Uddhava therefore requested enlightenment through the knowledge of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
Spend a few quiet minutes rereading this verse, then humbly ask the Lord for understanding that supports loving service.
Ask yourself
Does my study help me remember the Lord and desire His association?
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.