Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.5.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSubdue Inner Enemies and Continue Devotional Life
“O Mahārāja Parīkṣit, subduer of all enemies, after Lord Brahmā finished speaking to the demigods, he took them with him to the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, which is beyond this material world. The Lord’s abode is on an island called Śvetadvīpa, which is situated in the Ocean of Milk.”
What the purport teaches
- Lusty desires, anger and greed are enemies within us. Mahārāja Parīkṣit did not become angry at being cursed; he prepared for death by hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is equal toward everyone but especially inclined toward His devotees. Even a beginner in devotional service is transcendental, and continued devotion pleases Him and brings His guidance.
- Lord Brahmā led the demigods to the Lord’s abode, Śvetadvīpa. Although situated in the Ocean of Milk within this material world, this abode is transcendental.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to read Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam rather than follow a distracting desire.
Ask yourself
Which inner enemy most distracts me from hearing about the Lord?
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.