Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.6.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPerfect Life Through Devotion and Sharing
“Learned scholars chant about the transcendental qualities of Lord Ṛṣabhadeva in this way: “Oh, this earthly planet contains seven seas and many islands and lands, of which Bhārata-varṣa is considered the most pious. People of Bhārata-varṣa are accustomed to glorifying the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His incarnations as Lord Ṛṣabhadeva and others. All these activities are very auspicious for the welfare of humanity.”
What the purport teaches
- Bhārata-varṣa is praised as a most pious land, where people glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His incarnations.
- Followers of Vedic literature are privileged to glorify the Lord according to its directions. Having understood the value of human life, they should share that understanding for everyone’s benefit.
- One can perfect human life through bhagavad-bhakti, devotional service to the Lord. Spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness serves the welfare of all human society.
Try this today
Share one teaching from this verse with someone willing to hear it.
Ask yourself
How can what I learn about devotional service become a benefit to someone else?
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.