Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear and Remember With Great Attention
“If one hears and chants or remembers this narration in the morning and evening with great attention, he certainly becomes learned, experienced in understanding the Vedic hymns, and expert in self-realization.”
What the purport teaches
- This narration is to be heard, chanted or remembered with great attention.
- The verse recommends remembering it in the morning and evening.
- Such attentive hearing and remembrance make one learned, experienced in understanding the Vedic hymns and expert in self-realization.
Try this today
Set aside a quiet moment this evening to reread and remember this narration.
Ask yourself
How can I give this narration my full attention rather than read it hurriedly?
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.