Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.17.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognizing the Lord Within
“Being situated in a meditational trance, Kaśyapa Muni, whose vision is never mistaken, could see that a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead had entered within him.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaśyapa Muni was situated in a meditational trance.
- His vision was never mistaken, and he could perceive what had taken place within him.
- He understood that a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead had entered within him.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on Kaśyapa Muni’s absorption in the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How does Kaśyapa Muni’s absorption encourage me to give attentive time to remembering the Lord?
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.