Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.19.28
Ūti· What drives us to actSaṅkīrtana Is the Sacrifice for This Age
“Dear King, Indra’s powers are already reduced due to his attempt to impede the execution of your sacrifice. We shall call him by Vedic mantras which were never before used, and certainly he will come. Thus by the power of our mantra, we shall cast him into the fire because he is your enemy.”
What the purport teaches
- The priests said Indra’s power had diminished because he obstructed the sacrifice. They proposed invoking him with Vedic mantras and casting him into the fire.
- Proper chanting of Vedic mantras can produce wonderful results. However, the purport states that Kali-yuga lacks qualified brāhmaṇas who can chant these mantras properly.
- Therefore, such great sacrifices should not be attempted in this age. The only sacrifice recommended is the saṅkīrtana movement.
Try this today
Reserve a few minutes today for saṅkīrtana rather than attempting an elaborate ritual.
Ask yourself
Am I appreciating the sacrifice recommended for this age rather than seeking extraordinary ritual results?
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.