Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.15.27
Mukti· LiberationReceive Spiritual Instruction with Attention
“The great sage Nārada continued: My dear King, attentively receive from me a mantra, which is most auspicious. After accepting it from me, in seven nights you will be able to see the Lord face to face.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada asks the King to receive a mantra from him with attention. Careful listening is central to this instruction.
- Nārada describes the mantra as most auspicious. He invites the King to accept it from him.
- Nārada promises that, after accepting the mantra, the King will see the Lord face to face in seven nights. The instruction directs the King toward the Lord.
Try this today
Today, read Nārada’s instruction slowly, setting aside distractions so you can attend to each sentence.
Ask yourself
How can I give greater attention to spiritual instruction?
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.