Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.4.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecite Faithfully and Honor Your Commitments
“Therefore, after getting up from bed in the morning, those who desire their own welfare — especially the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and in particular the brāhmaṇa Vaiṣṇavas — should chant this narration as it is, without deviation, to counteract the troubles of bad dreams.”
What the purport teaches
- Every verse of Vedic literature, especially Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā, is a Vedic mantra. It should be presented and recited as it is, without interpretations that distort its meaning.
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī recommends reciting these mantras after rising in the morning, especially for brāhmaṇas. Such faithful recitation brings good fortune and counteracts troublesome bad dreams.
- The spiritual master kindly accepts difficulties to deliver disciples from sinful life. After initiation, a disciple should carefully honor the promise to refrain from sinful activity, avoiding trouble for both himself and the spiritual master.
Try this today
Read one verse from this narration aloud today exactly as given, without changing its wording.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I preserve the text’s meaning and honor my devotional commitments?
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.