Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.4.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGajendra Had Previously Been a Vaiṣṇava
“This Gajendra had formerly been a Vaiṣṇava and the king of the country known as Pāṇḍya, which is in the province of Draviḍa [South India]. In his previous life, he was known as Indradyumna Mahārāja.”
What the purport teaches
- Before his life as Gajendra, he had been known as Indradyumna Mahārāja.
- He ruled the country of Pāṇḍya in the province of Draviḍa, South India.
- He had been a Vaiṣṇava, a devotee of the Lord. The translation identifies both his kingship and his devotional identity.
Try this today
Set aside a brief moment for worship today alongside your usual responsibilities.
Ask yourself
How much importance do I give to being a devotee alongside my other roles?
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.