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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.15.11

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Cooperation Completes the Coronation Preparations

“The learned brāhmaṇas, who were very attached to the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies, then arranged for the King’s coronation. People from all directions collected all the different paraphernalia for the ceremony. Thus everything was complete.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.15.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The learned brāhmaṇas were very attached to Vedic ritualistic ceremonies.
  • They arranged for King Pṛthu’s coronation.
  • People from all directions collected the different materials needed for the ceremony. Through their contributions, everything was complete.

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Help prepare one needed item for a shared worship ceremony today.

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What can I learn from the people’s cooperation in preparing the ceremony?

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