Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.7.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLord Śiva’s Deed Receives Widespread Praise
“Upon hearing of this act, everyone, including Bhavānī [the daughter of Mahārāja Dakṣa], Lord Brahmā, Lord Viṣṇu, and the people in general, very highly praised this deed performed by Lord Śiva, who is worshiped by the demigods and who bestows benedictions upon the people.”
What the purport teaches
- Everyone who heard of Lord Śiva’s act praised it very highly.
- Bhavānī, Lord Brahmā and Lord Viṣṇu joined the people in praising his deed.
- Lord Śiva is worshiped by the demigods and bestows benedictions upon the people.
Try this today
Offer one specific, sincere word of appreciation today for someone’s helpful deed.
Ask yourself
Am I quick to recognize and sincerely praise a benevolent deed?
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.