Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.18.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognize the Lord with Wonder and Joy
“When Aditi saw the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who had appeared from her own womb, having accepted a transcendental body by His own spiritual potency, she was struck with wonder and was very happy. Upon seeing the child, Prajāpati Kaśyapa exclaimed, “Jaya! Jaya!” in great happiness and wonder.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared from Aditi’s own womb. He accepted a transcendental body by His own spiritual potency.
- When Aditi saw Him, she was struck with wonder and became very happy.
- Prajāpati Kaśyapa also felt great happiness and wonder. Seeing the child, he exclaimed, “Jaya! Jaya!”
Try this today
Say “Jaya! Jaya!” once with attention, remembering Aditi’s and Kaśyapa’s happiness on seeing the Lord.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s appearance by His own spiritual potency awaken wonder in me?
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.