Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.7.48
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBegin Service Again with Purified Consciousness
“Śrī Maitreya said: After Lord Viṣṇu was glorified by all present, Dakṣa, his consciousness purified, arranged to begin again the yajña which had been devastated by the followers of Lord Śiva.”
What the purport teaches
- Everyone present glorified Lord Viṣṇu. The gathering’s attention was directed toward Him.
- Dakṣa’s consciousness was purified. In that state, he arranged to begin the yajña again.
- The sacrifice had been devastated by Lord Śiva’s followers. Dakṣa now made arrangements to resume it.
Try this today
Spend a moment glorifying Lord Viṣṇu, then take one small step to resume an unfinished devotional task.
Ask yourself
What interrupted service could you approach again with a renewed attitude?
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.