Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.17.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive the Lord’s Benediction With Devotion
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: After speaking in this way, the Supreme Personality of Godhead disappeared from that very spot. Aditi, having received the extremely valuable benediction that the Lord would appear as her son, considered herself very successful, and with great devotion she approached her husband.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī says that the Supreme Personality of Godhead disappeared from that very spot after speaking.
- Aditi received the extremely valuable benediction that the Lord would appear as her son and considered herself very successful.
- With great devotion, she approached her husband.
Try this today
Take a moment to thank the Lord, then perform one small act of devotional service with care.
Ask yourself
How can gratitude for the Lord’s favor lead you to act with greater devotion?
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.