Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.10.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesApproach a Qualified Spiritual Master
“I consider your good self the most exalted master of mystic power. You know the spiritual science perfectly well. You are the most exalted of all learned sages, and you have descended for the benefit of all human society. You have come to give spiritual knowledge, and you are a direct representative of Kapiladeva, the incarnation of God and the plenary portion of knowledge. I am therefore asking you, O spiritual master, what is the most secure shelter in this world?”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa teaches that the highest yogī worships Him with great faith in transcendental loving service.
- Jaḍa Bharata fully represented the Supreme Personality of Godhead by imparting His knowledge. Although a living entity, he was honored as the Lord’s direct representative.
- Anyone interested in spiritual science must approach a guru like Jaḍa Bharata. Mahārāja Rahūgaṇa therefore asked him about the most secure shelter in this world.
Try this today
Write down one sincere question about spiritual shelter that you would like to ask a qualified spiritual master.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to seek spiritual knowledge from someone who faithfully represents the Supreme Lord?
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.