Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.5.10
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFind Lasting Nourishment in Kṛṣṇa-kathā
“O my lord, I have repeatedly heard about these higher and lower statuses of human society from the mouth of Vyāsadeva, and I am quite satiated with all these lesser subject matters and their happiness. They have not satisfied me with the nectar of topics about Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīla Vyāsadeva compiled historical and social narrations to revive forgotten God consciousness. Their real purpose is more than presenting history.
- Vidura had heard enough about worldly society and politics, but he wanted to hear more about Kṛṣṇa. A pure devotee never hears enough kṛṣṇa-kathā.
- Bhagavad-gītā contains Kṛṣṇa’s words, and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam narrates about Him. Topics and activities become transcendental when connected with Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to read Bhagavad-gītā or Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with the intention of hearing about Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking only interesting information, or nourishment for my relationship with Kṛṣṇa?
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.