Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.2.5
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDakṣa’s Radiance Illuminates the Assembly
“When Dakṣa, the leader of the Prajāpatis, entered that assembly, his personal bodily luster as bright as the effulgence of the sun, the entire assembly was illuminated, and all the assembled personalities became insignificant in his presence.”
What the purport teaches
- Dakṣa entered the assembly as the leader of the Prajāpatis.
- His bodily luster was as bright as the effulgence of the sun and illuminated the entire assembly.
- In his presence, all the assembled personalities appeared insignificant.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and note the comparison used to describe Dakṣa’s radiance.
Ask yourself
What does this description help me understand about Dakṣa’s prominence?
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.