Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.22.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Arrival of a Dear Devotee
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: O best of the Kurus, while Bali Mahārāja was describing his fortunate position in this way, the most dear devotee of the Lord, Prahlāda Mahārāja, appeared there, like the moon rising in the nighttime.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja was describing his fortunate position when Prahlāda Mahārāja appeared.
- Prahlāda Mahārāja is described as the most dear devotee of the Lord.
- His arrival is compared to the moon rising in the nighttime, giving a gentle, beautiful picture of his presence.
Try this today
Read the description of Prahlāda Mahārāja’s arrival slowly, reflecting on his being dear to the Lord.
Ask yourself
What does being dear to the Lord mean 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.