Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.4.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPure Devotion Brings All Good Qualities
“Hiraṇyakaśipu had four wonderful, well-qualified sons, of whom the one named Prahlāda was the best. Indeed, Prahlāda was a reservoir of all transcendental qualities because he was an unalloyed devotee of the Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Of Hiraṇyakaśipu's four well-qualified sons, Prahlāda was the greatest. His transcendental qualities came from unalloyed devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- In one who has unflinching devotional faith in Kṛṣṇa, all good qualities become manifest. A pure devotee serves without selfish motives.
- The purport teaches that materially good qualities have no value without devotion to the Lord. Spiritual advancement and steadfast devotion are the foundation of true goodness.
Try this today
Do one small act of devotional service today without seeking praise or a reward.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking good qualities mainly for recognition, or to serve Kṛṣṇa without selfish motives?
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.