Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.30.37
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTraveling Devotees Purify and Uplift the World
“Dear Lord, Your personal associates, devotees, wander all over the world to purify even the holy places of pilgrimage. Is not such activity pleasing to those who are actually afraid of material existence?”
What the purport teaches
- A bhajanānandī generally stays in one place, engaged in devotional service. A goṣṭhyānandī travels to increase the number of devotees and purify the world and its people.
- Lord Caitanya wanted His followers to spread His message in every town and village. The more devotees share the words of Kṛṣṇa and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, the more people benefit.
- A pure devotee carries the Supreme Personality of Godhead within his heart and therefore purifies even holy places. Everyone should take advantage of such association to become free from material contamination.
Try this today
Share one teaching from this verse with someone willing to hear about devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I take advantage of devotees who share the Lord’s message?
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.