Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.22.63
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGod-Conscious Leadership Brings Lasting Glory
“Throughout the whole universe — in the higher, lower and middle planetary systems — Pṛthu Mahārāja’s reputation was loudly declared, and all ladies and saintly persons heard his glories, which were as sweet as the glories of Lord Rāmacandra.”
What the purport teaches
- Pṛthu Mahārāja’s reputation spread throughout the higher, lower and middle planetary systems. Ladies and saintly persons heard his glories with pleasure.
- His glories were as pleasing as those of Lord Rāmacandra. Saintly persons heard them because he exactly represented the ideal king.
- Devotees reject the desire for the kingdom of Rāma without Rāma Himself. God consciousness cannot be banished while expecting His ideal kingdom.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes rereading Pṛthu Mahārāja’s glories here, remembering their connection with Lord Rāmacandra.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking the benefits of God-conscious life while neglecting the Lord Himself?
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.