Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.11.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGlorify the Lord and Offer Obeisances
“Lord Rāmacandra’s spotless name and fame, which vanquish all sinful reactions, are celebrated in all directions, like the ornamental cloth of the victorious elephant that conquers all directions. Great saintly persons like Mārkaṇḍeya Ṛṣi still glorify His characteristics in the assemblies of great emperors like Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira. Similarly, all the saintly kings and all the demigods, including Lord Śiva and Lord Brahmā, worship the Lord by bowing down with their helmets. Let me offer my obeisances unto His lotus feet.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Rāmacandra’s spotless name and fame vanquish all sinful reactions. His glories are celebrated in all directions.
- Great saintly persons like Mārkaṇḍeya Ṛṣi glorify His characteristics in assemblies of great emperors like Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira.
- Saintly kings and demigods, including Lord Śiva and Lord Brahmā, bow down to worship Him. The translation concludes by offering obeisances unto His lotus feet.
Try this today
Say Lord Rāmacandra’s name attentively and offer a respectful bow to His lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How can I join in honoring Lord Rāmacandra’s spotless name and fame?
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.