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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.19.6

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Remain Engaged in the Lord’s Service

“Great devotees, who were always engaged in the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as well as the great sages named Kapila, Nārada and Dattātreya, and masters of mystic powers, headed by Sanaka Kumāra, all attended the great sacrifice with Lord Viṣṇu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.19.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Great devotees attended the sacrifice with Lord Viṣṇu. They were always engaged in serving the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • The great sages Kapila, Nārada and Dattātreya also attended with the Lord.
  • Masters of mystic powers, headed by Sanaka Kumāra, were present at the great sacrifice.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today for one deliberate act of service to the Lord.

Ask yourself

How can I make service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead a more regular part of my day?

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.

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