Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.15.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAṅgirā Reveals the Sages' Identities
“Aṅgirā said: My dear King, when you desired to have a son, I approached you. Indeed, I am the same Aṅgirā Ṛṣi who gave you this son. As for this ṛṣi, he is the great sage Nārada, the direct son of Lord Brahmā.”
What the purport teaches
- Aṅgirā identifies himself as the sage who previously approached the King when he desired a son.
- He confirms that he is the same Aṅgirā Ṛṣi who gave the King that son.
- Aṅgirā introduces his companion as the great sage Nārada, the direct son of Lord Brahmā.
Try this today
Reread the translation and name the two sages, noting one fact given about each.
Ask yourself
What does Aṅgirā's introduction reveal about his earlier connection with the King?
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.