Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.9.46
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Hears Sincere Prayers
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: O King Parīkṣit, when the demigods offered the Lord their sincere prayers in this way, the Lord listened by His causeless mercy. Being pleased, He then replied to the demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods offered sincere prayers to the Lord.
- The Lord listened to their prayers by His causeless mercy.
- Pleased with their prayers, the Lord replied to the demigods.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute to offer a sincere prayer to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Am I bringing sincerity to my prayers?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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