Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.14.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Honors Those Who Preach His Glories
“My dear King Yudhiṣṭhira, the brāhmaṇas, especially those engaged in preaching the glories of the Lord throughout the entire world, are recognized and worshiped by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the heart and soul of all creation. The brāhmaṇas, by their preaching, sanctify the three worlds with the dust of their lotus feet, and thus they are worshipable even for Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Qualified brāhmaṇas who preach the Lord’s glories throughout the world sanctify the three worlds with the dust of their lotus feet. Kṛṣṇa, the heart and soul of creation, recognizes them as worshipable.
- This relationship is reciprocal: the brāhmaṇas worship Kṛṣṇa, and Kṛṣṇa wants to honor them. Brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas engaged in preaching His glories therefore deserve everyone’s respect.
- Kṛṣṇa always remains the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By His causeless mercy, He recognizes those who preach His glories as dearmost to Him.
Try this today
Share with one willing person this teaching: Kṛṣṇa remains supreme while lovingly honoring those who preach His glories.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s affection for those who preach His glories shape my attitude toward them?
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.