Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.2.35-36
Visarga· Brahmā's creationWorshiping the Supreme Lord Brings Exalted Attainment
“The son of Kṛśāśva was Somadatta, who performed aśvamedha sacrifices and thus satisfied the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu. By worshiping the Supreme Lord, he achieved the most exalted post, a residence on the planet to which great mystic yogīs are elevated. The son of Somadatta was Sumati, whose son was Janamejaya. All these kings appearing in the dynasty of Viśāla properly maintained the celebrated position of King Tṛṇabindu.”
What the purport teaches
- Somadatta, the son of Kṛśāśva, performed aśvamedha sacrifices and satisfied Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His worship centered on pleasing the Supreme Lord.
- By worshiping the Supreme Lord, Somadatta attained an exalted residence on the planet to which great mystic yogīs are elevated. His attainment shows the value of devotion to the Lord.
- Somadatta’s son was Sumati, and Sumati’s son was Janamejaya. These kings in the dynasty of Viśāla properly maintained the celebrated position of King Tṛṇabindu.
Try this today
Today, offer a short prayer to the Supreme Lord, asking to serve Him for His satisfaction.
Ask yourself
How can I make pleasing the Supreme Lord the purpose of my worship?
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.