Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.1.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSincere Inquiry Opens the Way to Hearing
“Sūta Gosvāmī said: When Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the greatest knower of religious principles, was thus requested by Mahārāja Parīkṣit in the assembly of all the scholars learned in Vedic knowledge, he then proceeded to speak.”
What the purport teaches
- Sūta Gosvāmī describes how Mahārāja Parīkṣit requested Śukadeva Gosvāmī to speak.
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī is described as the greatest knower of religious principles.
- He began speaking in response to the request, in an assembly of scholars learned in Vedic knowledge.
Try this today
Write down one sincere question about religious principles that you would like to ask a knowledgeable teacher.
Ask yourself
How can the example of Mahārāja Parīkṣit help you become a more thoughtful listener?
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.