Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFollow Prahlāda’s Example of Pure Devotion
“Those who follow your example will naturally become My pure devotees. You are the best example of My devotee, and others should follow in your footsteps.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord says that those who follow Prahlāda’s example will naturally become His pure devotees.
- There are many devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, including the twelve authorized devotees.
- Among these devotees, Prahlāda Mahārāja is understood to be the best example. Others should follow in his footsteps.
Try this today
Read the Lord’s words to Prahlāda again, and express your wish to follow his example of pure devotion.
Ask yourself
Do I look to pure devotees as examples for my own devotional service?
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.