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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.4.3

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Brahmā Departs Amid Worship and Praise

“Then Lord Brahmā, who awards infallible benedictions, departed, being worshiped by the best of the demons, Hiraṇyakaśipu, and being praised by great sages and saintly persons.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.4.3, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Brahmā is described as awarding infallible benedictions.
  • Hiraṇyakaśipu, described as the best of the demons, worshiped Lord Brahmā.
  • Great sages and saintly persons praised Lord Brahmā as he departed.

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