All Live lessons

Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.22

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

A Spiritual Teacher Welcomes Sincere Inquiry

“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: After hearing the request of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, Nārada Muni, the most powerful spiritual master, who knew everything, was very pleased. Thus he replied in the presence of everyone taking part in the yajña.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.1.22, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nārada Muni heard Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira’s request and was very pleased.
  • Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī describes Nārada as the most powerful spiritual master, who knew everything.
  • Nārada replied in the presence of everyone taking part in the yajña. The whole assembly could hear his explanation.

Try this today

Give your full attention today while reading Nārada Muni’s reply.

Ask yourself

How carefully do I listen when spiritual questions are being answered?

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.

One of the 108 chosen lessons, close to this verseNine Processes of Pure Devotional ServiceSB 7.5.23-24Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio