Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.18.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesInstruments Sound Together in Celebration
“Conchshells, kettledrums, drums, paṇavas and ānakas vibrated in concert. The sound of these and various other instruments was tumultuous.”
What the purport teaches
- Conchshells and kettledrums sounded together.
- Drums, paṇavas and ānakas joined the concert.
- These and various other instruments produced a tumultuous sound.
Try this today
Read the verse aloud once, giving attention to the joyful fullness of its sound.
Ask yourself
What sense of celebration do these many instruments convey to 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.