Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.15.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAct on Beneficial Spiritual Guidance
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: The demigods, being thus advised by Bṛhaspati for their benefit, immediately accepted his words. Assuming forms according to their desire, they left the heavenly kingdom and scattered, without being observed by the demons.”
What the purport teaches
- Bṛhaspati advised the demigods for their benefit, and they immediately accepted his words.
- They left the heavenly kingdom and scattered without being observed by the demons.
- The word kāma-rūpiṇaḥ indicates that the demigods can assume any form they desire. Remaining unrecognized was therefore not difficult for them.
Try this today
Act today on one beneficial spiritual instruction you have already received.
Ask yourself
How readily do I put beneficial spiritual guidance into practice?
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.