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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.31

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

The Lord Instructs and Receives Worship

“Nārada Muni continued: O King Yudhiṣṭhira, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is not visible to an ordinary human being, spoke in this way, instructing Lord Brahmā. Then, being worshiped by Brahmā, the Lord disappeared from that place.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.10.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Supreme Personality of Godhead is not visible to an ordinary human being.
  • The Lord spoke to Lord Brahmā and instructed him.
  • After being worshiped by Brahmā, the Lord disappeared from that place.

Try this today

Reread this translation slowly, then offer a brief prayer of respect to the Lord.

Ask yourself

How does Brahmā’s worship encourage me to receive the Lord’s instructions respectfully?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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