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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.5.21

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Spotless Character Inspires Lasting Praise

“All the blessed women in the heavenly planets will continuously chant about your spotless character at every moment, and the people of this world will also chant your glories continuously.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.5.21, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The blessed women in the heavenly planets will continuously sing about this spotless character.
  • The people of this world will also continuously chant these glories.
  • The praise centers on spotless character, celebrated both in heaven and on earth.

Try this today

Take a moment today to sincerely appreciate someone's good character.

Ask yourself

What qualities of spotless character do I value and praise?

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.

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