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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.13.6

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Vāmana Is the Supreme Lord

“In this manvantara, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as the youngest of all the Ādityas, known as Vāmana, the dwarf. His father was Kaśyapa and His mother Aditi.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.13.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In this manvantara, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as Vāmana, the dwarf.
  • He appeared as the youngest of all the Ādityas.
  • His father was Kaśyapa, and His mother was Aditi.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute remembering Vāmana as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Ask yourself

When I read about Vāmana’s appearance, do I remember that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead?

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.

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