Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Appearance of Vibhu
“Vedaśirā was a very celebrated ṛṣi. From the womb of his wife, whose name was Tuṣitā, came the avatāra named Vibhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Vedaśirā was a very celebrated ṛṣi, or sage.
- His wife’s name was Tuṣitā.
- The avatāra named Vibhu appeared from Tuṣitā’s womb.
Try this today
Write one sentence naming Vibhu, Vedaśirā and Tuṣitā and their relationship.
Ask yourself
What details of Vibhu’s appearance can I recall after reading this verse carefully?
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.