Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.18.9-10
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMany Beings Unite in Praising the Lord
“The Siddhas, Vidyādharas, Kimpuruṣas, Kinnaras, Cāraṇas, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Suparṇas, the best of serpents, and the followers of the demigods all showered flowers on Aditi’s residence, covering the entire house, while glorifying and praising the Lord and dancing.”
What the purport teaches
- The Siddhas, Vidyādharas, Kimpuruṣas, Kinnaras and Cāraṇas joined in the celebration.
- The Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Suparṇas, best of serpents and followers of the demigods also participated. Together they showered flowers on Aditi’s residence, covering the whole house.
- As they offered flowers, they glorified and praised the Lord and danced.
Try this today
Speak one sentence of praise to the Lord, remembering the joyful offerings at Aditi’s residence.
Ask yourself
What simple offering of praise can I make to the Lord today?
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.