Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.5
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Teaches Religion and Knowledge
“Svāyambhuva Manu had two daughters, named Ākūti and Devahūti. From their wombs, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as two sons named Yajñamūrti and Kapila respectively. These sons were entrusted with preaching about religion and knowledge.”
What the purport teaches
- Ākūti and Devahūti were two daughters of Svāyambhuva Manu.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as Ākūti's son Yajñamūrti and Devahūti's son Kapila.
- Both Yajñamūrti and Kapila taught religion and philosophical knowledge.
Try this today
Write down the two mother-and-son pairs and the purpose of the Lord's appearances.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord's appearance as a teacher deepen my interest in His instructions?
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.