Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.10.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe the Lord With Attentive Care
“Uddhava and Sātyaki began to fan the Lord with decorated fans, and the Lord, as the master of Madhu, seated on scattered flowers, commanded them along the road.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava and Sātyaki fanned the Lord with decorated fans.
- The Lord, described as the master of Madhu, was seated on scattered flowers as He proceeded along the road.
- Their service placed the Lord at the center of their attention. Fanning Him was a concrete expression of care.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on their attentive service and your own desire to serve the Lord.
Ask yourself
What draws your attention in the simple service of Uddhava and Sātyaki?
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.