Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.4.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGreat Devotion Wins Recognition Beyond Rivalry
“In any assembly where there are discourses about saints and devotees, O King Yudhiṣṭhira, even the enemies of the demons, namely the demigods, what to speak of you, would cite Prahlāda Mahārāja as an example of a great devotee.”
What the purport teaches
- In assemblies discussing saints and devotees, Prahlāda Mahārāja was cited as an example of a great devotee.
- Even the demigods, who were enemies of the demons, recognized Prahlāda's greatness. Their opposition to the demons did not prevent them from honoring his devotion.
- Nārada told King Yudhiṣṭhira that if even the demigods praised Prahlāda, others such as the King would certainly do so. Prahlāda's devotion was worthy of their recognition.
Try this today
Share one sentence about Prahlāda's exemplary devotion with someone today.
Ask yourself
Can I appreciate someone's devotion even when I feel distant from their group?
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.