Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.68
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHeavenly Beings Joyfully Honor Lord Śiva
“Seated in their airplanes in the sky, the inhabitants of the higher planetary systems beat many kettledrums. The demigods, saints, Pitās, Siddhas and various great personalities showered flowers on the head of Lord Śiva, wishing him all victory, and the Apsarās began to chant and dance with great pleasure.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitants of the higher planetary systems sat in airplanes in the sky and beat many kettledrums.
- The demigods, saints, Pitās, Siddhas and other great personalities showered flowers on Lord Śiva’s head. They wished him all victory.
- The Apsarās chanted and danced with great pleasure, joining the joyful celebration.
Try this today
Read the verse aloud and identify three ways the heavenly beings expressed their joy.
Ask yourself
What do these different expressions of joy show me about the honor given to Lord Śiva?
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.