Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.6.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesListen to the Lord With Respect
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: When the Lord was thus offered prayers by the demigods, headed by Lord Brahmā, He understood the purpose for which they had approached Him. Therefore, in a deep voice that resembled the rumbling of clouds, the Lord replied to the demigods, who all stood there attentively with folded hands.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods, headed by Lord Brahmā, offered prayers to the Lord. He understood the purpose for which they had approached Him.
- The Lord replied in a deep voice resembling the rumbling of clouds.
- The demigods stood attentively with folded hands. Their posture expressed respect as they received His reply.
Try this today
Set aside distractions and reread this translation slowly, with folded hands.
Ask yourself
What would help me listen to the Lord’s words more attentively?
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.