Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.13.21
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionProper Worship Restores Indra’s Honored Position
“King Indra was favored by Marīci and the other great sages. They performed the sacrifice just according to the rules and regulations, worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul, the original person. Thus Indra regained his exalted position and was again honored by everyone.”
What the purport teaches
- Marīci and the other great sages favored King Indra by performing the sacrifice.
- They followed the rules and regulations, worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul and original person.
- Through this worship, Indra regained his exalted position and was again honored by everyone.
Try this today
During worship today, carefully follow one instruction you have already received rather than rushing through it.
Ask yourself
Do I value careful guidance in worship as Indra benefited from the sages’ guidance?
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.