Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.79
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPersist in Devotional Service
“My dear sons of the King, the prayers I have recited to you are meant for pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul. I advise you to recite these prayers, which are as effective as great austerities. In this way, when you are mature, your life will be successful, and you will certainly achieve all your desired objectives without fail.”
What the purport teaches
- These prayers are meant to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul. Pleasing Him is their purpose.
- Reciting these prayers is as effective as performing great austerities. The verse recommends this practice as a way to make life successful.
- Persistent devotional service brings the fulfillment of all desires in due course of time. Continue serving rather than expecting everything immediately.
Try this today
Set aside a short time today to recite these prayers for the pleasure of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How can I remain steady in devotional service while allowing its results to come in due course?
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.