Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.1
Visarga· Brahmā's creationHear the Purifying History Attentively
“Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī said to Mahārāja Parīkṣit: O King, thus far you have heard the description of the dynasty of the sun-god. Now hear the most glorious and purifying description of the dynasty of the moon-god. This description mentions kings like Aila [Purūravā] of whom it is glorious to hear.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī has described the dynasty of the sun-god to Mahārāja Parīkṣit.
- He now invites the King to hear the most glorious and purifying description of the moon-god’s dynasty.
- This description includes kings like Aila [Purūravā], of whom it is glorious to hear.
Try this today
Read this translation aloud once, giving your full attention to the invitation to hear.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attentive hearing to this purifying description?
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.