Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.6.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear and Discuss the Lord’s Glories
“The highest perfectional gain of humanity is to engage in discussions of the activities and glories of the Pious Actor. Such activities are so nicely arranged in writing by the greatly learned sages that the actual purpose of the ear is served just by being near them.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s qualities, activities and pastimes are transcendental, not mundane. Discussing them is the highest perfectional stage of transcendental realization.
- Great sages have preserved these narrations in writing. Hearing them brings self-realization and fulfills the proper purpose of the ear and tongue.
- Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is one of these great literatures. The highest perfection of life is attained by hearing and reciting its contents.
Try this today
Read this verse’s translation aloud slowly, using both your tongue and ears to attend to its message.
Ask yourself
How could I give more attention to hearing and discussing the Lord’s transcendental activities?
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.