Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.15.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPṛthu’s Appearance Inspires Joyful Praise
“The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidurajī, at that time all the brāhmaṇas highly praised and glorified King Pṛthu, and the best singers of Gandharvaloka chanted his glories. The inhabitants of Siddhaloka showered flowers, and the beautiful women in the heavenly planets danced in ecstasy.”
What the purport teaches
- All the brāhmaṇas highly praised and glorified King Pṛthu.
- The best singers of Gandharvaloka chanted his glories.
- The inhabitants of Siddhaloka showered flowers, while beautiful women in the heavenly planets danced in ecstasy.
Try this today
Read the translation aloud, noticing each way Pṛthu was honored.
Ask yourself
How do the different expressions of celebration help me appreciate the welcome given to Pṛthu?
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.