Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.17.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotional Questions Encourage Spiritual Conversation
“Sūta Gosvāmī continued: When Vidura became inspired to hear of the activities of Lord Kṛṣṇa in His various incarnations, Maitreya, also being inspired and being very pleased with Vidura, began to praise him. Then Maitreya spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa-kathā means topics about Lord Kṛṣṇa or His incarnations. Such talks spiritually inspire both the speaker and the hearer.
- Vidura and Maitreya were both devotees. The more Vidura inquired, the more Maitreya felt encouraged to speak.
- Maitreya did not feel disgusted by Vidura’s questions but was pleased and praised him. The purport describes spiritual talks as inexhaustibly satisfying.
Try this today
Share one question about Lord Kṛṣṇa or His incarnations with someone who enjoys discussing these topics.
Ask yourself
How can my sincere questions encourage a conversation about 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.