Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.8.38
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotional Teaching Is the Greatest Welfare
“My dear lord, you are a worthy son of Lord Brahmā, and you travel, playing on your musical instrument, the vīṇā, for the welfare of the entire universe. You are like the sun, which rotates in the universe for the benefit of all living beings.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada Muni travels throughout the universe teaching everyone how to become a devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The purport calls this the best welfare activity.
- His work is compared to the sun, which distributes sunshine everywhere without discrimination. His concern is to benefit all conditioned souls.
- Dhruva Mahārāja was glad to meet Nārada and confidently requested his mercy. He hoped Nārada could fulfill even his extraordinary desire.
Try this today
Share one simple teaching about becoming a devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead with someone willing to hear.
Ask yourself
How does Nārada's concern for everyone broaden my understanding of helping others?
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.