Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.7.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoy in Speaking About the Lord
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus the chief of the sages, who was always enthusiastic about describing topics regarding the Personality of Godhead, began to narrate the descriptive explanation of the Purāṇas, being so infused by Vidura. He was very much enlivened by speaking on the transcendental activities of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Great learned sages like Maitreya Muni are always enthusiastic about describing the Lord’s transcendental activities.
- Encouraged by Vidura’s questions, the sage began explaining the Purāṇas and speaking about the Personality of Godhead.
- Maitreya Muni appeared to be smiling because he felt transcendental bliss. Speaking about the Lord’s activities greatly enlivened him.
Try this today
Read this verse aloud today, giving careful attention to the joy Maitreya felt in speaking about the Lord.
Ask yourself
What is my attitude toward opportunities to hear and speak about the Lord’s 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.