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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.21

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

The Appearance of Vibhu

“Vedaśirā was a very celebrated ṛṣi. From the womb of his wife, whose name was Tuṣitā, came the avatāra named Vibhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.1.21, translation

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.

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