Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.23.39
Mukti· LiberationDaily Hearing Strengthens Shelter in the Lord
“Whoever, with great reverence and adoration, regularly reads, chants and describes the history of Mahārāja Pṛthu’s activities will certainly increase unflinching faith and attraction for the lotus feet of the Lord. The Lord’s lotus feet are the boat by which one can cross the ocean of nescience.”
What the purport teaches
- Regularly reading, chanting and describing Pṛthu Mahārāja’s activities with reverence increases steady faith and attraction for the Lord’s lotus feet.
- Everything, including material existence, rests on the Lord’s lotus feet. A pure devotee who takes shelter there has already crossed the ocean of ignorance.
- Daily narration of Pṛthu Mahārāja’s life can firmly establish one in devotional service. Through hearing and chanting, one becomes liberated from association with the three qualities of material nature.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to read aloud about Pṛthu Mahārāja, with reverence for the Lord and His devotee.
Ask yourself
How could you make respectful hearing and chanting a regular part of your 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.