Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.16.57
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship Daily with Song and Scripture
“Every day from pratipat to trayodaśī, one should continue the ceremony, to the accompaniment of dancing, singing, the beating of a drum, the chanting of prayers and all-auspicious mantras, and recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. In this way, one should worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- The ceremony should continue every day from pratipat to trayodaśī.
- Dancing, singing, beating a drum, prayers and all-auspicious mantras accompany the worship.
- Recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is also part of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Read a short passage of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam aloud today as an act of worship.
Ask yourself
How can I give daily attention to worship rather than leaving it occasional?
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.