Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.19.5
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Comes With His Associates
“The Lord was accompanied by the residents of Siddhaloka and Vidyādhara-loka, all the descendants of Diti, and the demons and the Yakṣas. He was also accompanied by His chief associates, headed by Sunanda and Nanda.”
What the purport teaches
- The residents of Siddhaloka and Vidyādhara-loka accompanied the Lord.
- All the descendants of Diti, the demons and the Yakṣas were also present with Him.
- The Lord’s chief associates accompanied Him as well. They were headed by Sunanda and Nanda.
Try this today
Reread the translation and spend a moment remembering the Lord surrounded by His associates.
Ask yourself
What does this description help me notice about the Lord’s accompanying assembly?
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.